(D) Phenol $(C_6H_5OH)$ is a versatile chemical compound. At lower concentrations (typically $0.2 \%$),it acts as an antiseptic,which is safe for use

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(D) Phenol $(C_6H_5OH)$ is a versatile chemical compound. At lower concentrations (typically $0.2 \%$),it acts as an antiseptic,which is safe for use on living tissues. At higher concentrations (typically $1 \%$),it acts as a disinfectant,which is used for cleaning floors and instruments. Therefore,it serves both purposes depending on the concentration used.

Class 12 Chemistry Chemistry in Everyday Life Drugs and Medicines

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Which of the following substances acts as both an antiseptic and a disinfectant?

A
Formaldehyde
B
Chlorine
C
$KMnO_4$
D
Phenol

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Match the structures given in Column-$I$ with the type of detergents given in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(A)$ $CH_3(CH_2)_{16}COO(CH_2CH_2O)_nCH_2CH_2OH$ $(1)$ Cationic detergent
$(B)$ $C_{17}H_{35}COO^-Na^+$ $(2)$ Anionic detergent
$(C)$ $CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2SO_3^-Na^+$ $(3)$ Nonionic detergent
$(D)$ $[CH_3(CH_2)_{15}N(CH_3)_3]^+Br^-$ $(4)$ Soap

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(A)$ $CH_3(CH_2)_{16}COO(CH_2CH_2O)_nCH_2CH_2OH$	$(1)$ Cationic detergent
$(B)$ $C_{17}H_{35}COO^-Na^+$	$(2)$ Anionic detergent
$(C)$ $CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH_2SO_3^-Na^+$	$(3)$ Nonionic detergent
$(D)$ $[CH_3(CH_2)_{15}N(CH_3)_3]^+Br^-$	$(4)$ Soap

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