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Question

The osmotic pressure of a solution can be increased by

A

increasing the volume

B

increasing the number of solute molecules

C

decreasing the temperature

D

removing semipermeable membrane

Answer

increasing the number of solute molecules

Explanation

Solution

$\pi = \frac{n}{V} RT$ Hence, $\pi \propto n$