At equilibrium the volume in compartment B is greater than the volume in compartment A.In which initial situation would this be achieved?
A)There is a 5% glucose solution in compartment A and a 15% glucose solution in compartment B.The membrane (separating the beaker into compartments A and B) is impermeable to the solute and permeable to the solvent.
B)There is a 15% glucose solution in compartment A and a 5% glucose solution in compartment B.The membrane (separating the beaker into compartments A and B) is permeable to water and impermeable to glucose.
C)There is a 15% glucose solution in compartment A and a 15% glucose solution in compartment B.The membrane (separating the beaker into compartments A and B) is permeable to both solute and solvent.
D)There is a 25% glucose solution in compartment A and a 5% glucose solution in compartment B.The membrane (separating the beaker into compartments A and B) is permeable to solvent but impermeable to glucose.

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When the membrane is impermeable to the solute and permeable to the solvent, water will move from the lower concentration of solute (compartment A) to the higher concentration of solute (compartment B) to achieve equilibrium, resulting in a greater volume in compartment B.

At Equilibrium the Volume in Compartment B Is Greater Than