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Dettol is a well-known antiseptic. Its main active constituents are:
Options
- Achloroxylenol and terpineol
- Bnone of these
- Cxylenol and terpineol
- Dcresol and ethanol
Correct answer
A. chloroxylenol and terpineol
Step-by-step solution
Dettol is a widely used antiseptic. It is a mixture of chloroxylenol and -terpineol in a suitable solvent. Therefore, the main active constituents of Dettol are chloroxylenol and terpineol. Answer: chloroxylenol and terpineol