Place the following aqueous solutions of nonvolatile,nonionic compounds in order of decreasing osmotic pressure.
I.0.011 M sucrose
II.0.00095 M glucose
III.0.0060 M glycerin
A)I III II
B)I II III
C)II III I
D)III I II
E)II I III

Question

Place the following aqueous solutions of nonvolatile,nonionic compounds in order of decreasing osmotic pressure.
I.0.011 M sucrose 
II.0.00095 M glucose 
III.0.0060 M glycerin
A)I > III > II
B)I > II > III
C)II > III > I
D)III > I > II
E)II > I > III

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osmotic pressure is directly proportional to the molarity of the solution. Therefore, the solution with the highest molarity will have the highest osmotic pressure. The order of molarity is: 0.011 M (sucrose) > 0.0060 M (glycerin) > 0.00095 M (glucose).

Place the Following Aqueous Solutions of Nonvolatile,nonionic Compounds in Order