Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 27

Question: Various phenol derivatives, tincture of iodine (2- 3% I2 in water / alcohol) and some dyes like methylene blue are

Options:

A) Antiseptics

B) Disinfectants

C) Analgesics

D) Antipyretics

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Antiseptic drugs cause destruction of micro-organism that produce septic disease e.g. Dettol, Savlon, Boric acid, Phenol, Iodoform $ KMnO_4 $ and some dye such as Chloramine T methylene blue, genation violet.