MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 6. Plant Water Relation

Which one of the following will have minimum water potential?

A Hypotonic solution
B Pure water
C Dilute solution
D Saturated solution

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Correct Answer

(D) Saturated solution

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Water potential is amount of energy with water molecules which is considered zero in pure water. It goes on decreasing with increase in solute concentration and is considered negative.

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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