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JEE Main 202331 JanuaryEvening Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2023
Date
31 January
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Chemistry in Everyday Life

JEE Main 2023 · 31 January · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following compounds are not used as disinfectants? A....

Which of the following compounds are not used as disinfectants?

A. Chloroxylenol
B. Bithional
C. Veronal
D. Prontosil
E. Terpineol

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

  1. AA, B, E
  2. BC, D
  3. CA, B
  4. DB, D, E

Correct answer

B. C, D

Step-by-step solution

Antiseptics and disinfectants are also chemicals that either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. Antiseptics are applied to living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers and diseased skin surfaces. Examples are furacine, soframicine, etc. Commonly used antiseptic, Dettol is a mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol. Bithionol (the compound is also called bithional) is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties. Protonsil is an antibiotic, whereas veronal is a tranquilizer which is used for the treatment of stress and mild or severe mental diseases.

So, Veronal and Prontosil are not used as disinfectant.

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