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Bleeding is stopped by the application of ferric chloride. This is because:
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Options:
  • A The blood starts flowing in opposite direction
  • B The blood reacts and forms a solid, which seals the blood vessel
  • C The blood is coagulated and thus the blood vessel is sealed
  • D The ferric chloride seals the blood vessel
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The blood is coagulated and thus the blood vessel is sealed
Blood is a colloidal solution and FeCl 3 is a strong coagulant. Blood contains colloidal impurities and FeCl 3 neutralizes the charge on these colloidal impurities and clotting of blood begins which blocks the vessels and prevents any further flow of blood.

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