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Question : Aluminium salt commonly used to stop bleeding is:

Option 1: Aluminium nitrate

Option 2: Aluminium sulphate

Option 3: Aluminium chloride

Option 4: Potash alum


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Correct Answer: Potash alum


Solution : The correct option is Potash alum.

It is also known as Aluminium Potassium Sulphate .

Chemical formula- KAI(SO 4 ) 2 .

Uses:

  • It is applied after shaving as it stops bleeding.
  • It is used as an astringent (causes contraction and shrinkage of tissue).
  • It has anti-microbial properties.
  • It is used in the leather tanning industry.

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