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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

Which of the following solutions is used in the styptic action which prevents bleeding of blood?

  1. A \(\mathrm{CoCl}_2\) solution
  2. B \(\mathrm{FeCl}_3\) solution
  3. C Gold sol
  4. D AgBr emulsion
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(B) \(\mathrm{FeCl}_3\) solution

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Blood is a colloidal solution of an albuminoid substance. The styptic action of alum and ferric chloride solution is due to coagulation of blood forming a clot which stops further bleeding.