Which of the following is not a correct statement?

Options

A. The deltas at the mouths of great rivers are formed by the precipitation of the charged, carriedas suspension in the river water, by the action of salts present in sea water.
B. Bleeding due to a cut can be stopped by applying ferric chloride solution due to coagulation of positively charged blood particles by `Cl^(-)` ions.
C. Gelatin is added to ice cream as a protective agent so as to preserve its smoothness.
D. The chrome-tanning of leather is brought about by the penetration of positively charged particles of hydrated chromic oxide into the leather.

Answer

B

Explanation

The styptic action of ferric chloride is due to coagulation of negatively charged blood particles by `Fe^(3+)` ions.