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If a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is applied to pure water or a solution, its water potential

A

Increases

B

Decreases

C

Remains same

D

Becomes zero

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If a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is applied to pure wateror a solution, its water potential increases
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