COMEDK · Chemistry · 32. Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which of the following options represent the correct composition of dettol?
- A Chloroxylenol and terpineol
- B Chloroxylenol and furacine
- C Terpineol and iodine
- D Iodine and furacine
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(A) Chloroxylenol and terpineol
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Dettol is a common antiseptic used for cleaning wounds and skin. It is a mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol in a suitable solvent. Chloroxylenol acts as the primary antiseptic agent, while terpineol acts as a solvent and also possesses some antiseptic properties. Answer:…
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