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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following is used as an antiseptic in soap?

  1. A Iodoform
  2. B Boric acid
  3. C Tincture iodine
  4. D Bithional
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(D) Bithional

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Bithionol is added to soap as it is anthelmintic, antibacterial and algaecidal. It imparts these characters in the soap and those soaps that are produced with it in the production mix on use help to kill maggots, algae and bacteria or protect us from these organisms.