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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following is used as disinfectant?

  1. A Bithional
  2. B Novestrol
  3. C Sulphur dioxide
  4. D Cloroxylenol
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(C) Sulphur dioxide

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Although its chief uses are in the preparation of sulfuric acid, sulfur trioxide, and sulfites, sulfur dioxide also is used as a disinfectant, a refrigerant, a reducing agent, a bleach, and a food preservative, especially in dried fruits.