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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these three liquids has the highest water potential?
A
Pure water solution
B
10% sucrose solution
C
20% sucrose solution
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water in its purest form has the maximum water potential.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hint: Distilled water always has the highest water potential because it has no solute dissolved in it and also the pressure on the system is zero.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is explained in terms of the kinetic energy of water molecules when water is liquid, its molecules move quickly and consistently. Pure water contains the greatest number of water molecules as a result, it has the greatest water potential.

Detailed explanation-4: -A hypotonic solution has higher water potential.

Detailed explanation-5: -The highest value of water potential is zero and pure water has highest water potential as it lacks solutes.

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