[Solved] Select the incorrect statement from the following option.

Q.	Select the incorrect statement from the following option.
A.	osmosis is the phenomenon by virtue of which flow of solvent takes placefrom low concentration to high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane
B.	the flow continues till the concentration is equal on both the sides
C.	the driving force of osmosis is osmotic pressure
D.	osmosis is used for the treatment of waste water
Answer» D. osmosis is used for the treatment of waste water
Explanation: reverse osmosis is used for the treatment of waste water. all the other options are correct. osmosis is the phenomenon by virtue of which flow of solvent takes placefrom low concentration to high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

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