Question
Chemistry Question on Colligative Properties
The plant cell shrink when placed in a
A
solution isotonic with the cell sap
B
water
C
hypertonic solution
D
hypotonic solution
Answer
hypertonic solution
Explanation
Solution
A hypertonic solution has a higher osmotic pressure and as such a higher molar concentration of solute .Therefore, water will come out of the cell sap due to diffusion and the cell shrink