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Antiseptic chloroxylenol is-

Options

  1. A4- chloro-3, 5 - dimethyl phenol
  2. B3- chloro- 4, 5 - dimethyl phenol
  3. C4- chloro- 2, 5 - dimethyl phenol
  4. D5- chloro - 3, 4 - dimethyl phenol

Correct answer

A. 4- chloro-3, 5 - dimethyl phenol

Step-by-step solution

Chloroxylenol, also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant which is used for skin disinfection and cleaning surgical instruments.

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