What is the effect of external pressure on the osmotic pressure $(OP)$ of a solution?

  • A
    $OP$ decreases with increase of pressure
  • B
    $OP$ decreases initially,then increases
  • C
    $OP$ remains nearly the same with increase/decrease of external pressure
  • D
    $OP$ increases with increase of pressure

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