Two solutions of different concentrations are separated by a semipermeable membrane. Net movement of solvent occurs

Afrom the solution of higher boiling point to that of lower boiling point
Bfrom the more concentrated solution to the more dilute solution
Conly if the two solutions are at different temperatures
Dfrom the more dilute solution to the more concentrated solution

Answer: D

In osmosis the solvent passes through the semipermeable membrane from the region of lower solute concentration to the region of higher solute concentration. This continues until the pressure difference across the membrane balances the osmotic pressure.

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