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Consider the following statements: During the process of osmosis, the solvent travels from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution; In the reverse osmosis, external pressure is applied to the dilute solution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Consider the following statements: During the process of osmosis, the solvent travels from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution; In the reverse osmosis, external pressure is applied to the dilute solution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(b)

Moderate

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct as reverse osmosis involves applying pressure to the dilute solution.