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According to the standard NCERT treatment, which of the following is a correct statement about phenol?

AA 1 percent solution is an antiseptic and a 0.2 percent solution is a disinfectant
BBoth 0.2 and 1 percent solutions are used on living tissue as antiseptics
CA 0.2 percent solution is an antiseptic whereas a 1 percent solution is a disinfectant
DPhenol is a narcotic analgesic at 1 percent

Answer: C

A 0.2 percent phenol solution is mild enough for living tissue and is an antiseptic, while a 1 percent solution is stronger and acts as a disinfectant for non-living objects. The other options reverse or misstate this.

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