JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3el108
Select the correct statements about antiseptics and disinfectants.
AChlorine at 0.2-0.4 ppm in water is an antiseptic to be applied on the skin
BDettol contains chloroxylenol and terpineol
CTincture of iodine, a 2-3 percent solution of iodine in alcohol-water, is applied to wounds as an antiseptic
DBithionol is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties
Answer: B, C, D
Dettol, bithionol soaps and tincture of iodine are correct. Chlorine at 0.2-0.4 ppm is a disinfectant used to make drinking water safe, not a skin antiseptic.