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Which of the following is used as an antiseptic in soap?

Options

  1. AIodoform
  2. BBoric acid
  3. CTincture iodine
  4. DBithional

Correct answer

D. Bithional

Step-by-step solution

Bithionol is added to soap as it is anthelmintic, antibacterial and algaecidal. It imparts these characters in the soap and those soaps that are produced with it in the production mix on use help to kill maggots, algae and bacteria or protect us from these organisms.

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