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Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes remove dissolved salts by applying pressure greater than the ________ pressure.

  1. Atmospheric
  2. Osmotic
  3. Vapor
  4. Hydrostatic

Answer: Osmotic

RO forces water through semi-permeable membrane against osmotic gradient, rejecting ions/molecules. Widely used for desalination and water purification. [[CPCB Guidelines, NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Environmental Science - Water Technology
Exam Relevance SSC JE, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF