(9) This water, lacking the necessary electrolytes found in the depleted salts, and the cells quickly absorb the water, leading to dangerous swelling in the brain and organs.

Question

Select one answer
A NO CHANGE
B
This water lacking the necessary electrolytes, found in the depleted
salts,
C
This water lacks the necessary electrolytes found in the depleted
salts
D
This water lacks the necessary electrolytes found in the depleted
salts,

Answer 1

The best option for clarity and correctness in the given sentence is:

C This water lacks the necessary electrolytes found in the depleted salts.

This option clearly conveys the message without unnecessary punctuation or wording changes, making it the most straightforward choice.