Blood clotting in a test tube can be prevented by adding a little of
A
sodium oxalate
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B
sodium chloride
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C
sodium hydroxide
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D
ammonium chloride
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Solution
The correct option is Asodium oxalate Clotting requires calcium and sodium oxalate removes calcium ions (Ca2+) from blood plasma. So when sodium oxalate is added to a test tube it can prevent blood clotting.