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COMEDK · Chemistry · 32. Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following options represent the correct composition of dettol?

  1. A Chloroxylenol and terpineol
  2. B Chloroxylenol and furacine
  3. C Terpineol and iodine
  4. 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:…