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What is hypertonic solution? Give example.

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The solution whose osmotic pressure is less than that of the other is called hypertonic solution.
Example: Blood cells suspended in a solution containing more than 0.9% (m/v) sodium chloride solution (saline).
In this solution, water will flow out the blood cells and they would shrink.
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