Choose the most correct option. A living cell contains a solution which is isotonic with 0.3 M sugar solution. What osmotic pressure develops when the cell is placed in 0.1 M KCl solution at body temperature?

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2.54 atm Explanation: $\pi$ = i1M1RT − i2M2RT = [(1 $\times$ 0.3 mol dm−3) − (2 $\times$ 0.1 mol dm−3)] $\times$ 0.08205 atm dm3 K−1 mol−1 $\times$ 310 K = 2.54 atm

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