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When the osmotic pressure begins to cause backflow of solvent molecules from the solution, it is called

Option: 1

Partial osmosis


Option: 2

Reverse osmosis


Option: 3

Opposite osmosis


Option: 4

Plasmolysis


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Reverse Osmosis

  • Reverse osmosis occurs when a large amount of osmotic pressure is applied to the solution such that the pure solvent is pushed out of the solution.
  • This technique is used for the purification of water so that pure water is obtained from a solution of water and impurities.

When the osmotic pressure begins to cause backflow of solvent molecules from the solution, it is called reverse osmosis. Hence, the correct answer is option b.

 

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