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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Chloroxylenol is an example of

  1. A antiseptic
  2. B antipyretic
  3. C analgesic
  4. D tranquiliser
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(A) antiseptic

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Chloroxylenol is an example of antiseptic. Dettol is a mixture of chloroxylenol and \(\alpha\)-terpineol. Chloroxylenol is responsible for the antiseptic and disinfectant properties of dettol.