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Compound which is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties is ......

Options

  1. Asodium lauryl sulphate
  2. Bsodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate
  3. Crosin
  4. Dbithionol

Correct answer

D. bithionol

Step-by-step solution

Bithionol added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties and to reduce the odour produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on skin. Bithionol is an aromatic compound, which contains sulphur and is used in soaps. Hence, the correct option is (4).

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