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Which of the following is a hypotonic solution?(a) 10% dextrose in water(b) 0.45% sodium chloride(c) 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride(d) Oceans |
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Answer» The correct answer is (b) 0.45% sodium chloride For explanation I would say: 0.9% normal saline is isotonic and half of 0.9 = 0.45% makes the solution more diluted (contains more water), therefore the solution is hypotonic. |
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