Commonly used antiseptic dettol is a mixture of 1 Chloroxylenol 2 Terpineol 3 Bithionol 4 Iodin...........

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Commonly used antiseptic, dettol is a mixture of

1.Chloroxylenol

2.Terpineol

3.Bithionol

4.Iodine

5.Phenol

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1 and 2 only

3, 4 and 5 only

1, 2 and 4 only

2, 3 and 5 only

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Explanation:

Chloroxylenol, also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), is an antiseptic and disinfectant which is used for skin disinfection and cleaning surgical instruments.
It is also used within a number of household disinfectants and wound cleaner. It is less effective than some other available agents. It is available as a liquid.
Statement 3 and 4: Bithionol is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties. Iodine is a powerful antiseptic. Its 2-3 per cent solution in alcohol water mixture is known as tincture of iodine. It is applied on wounds. Iodoform is also used as an antiseptic for wounds. Boric acid in dilute aqueous solution is weak antiseptic for eyes.
Learning: Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system,
instruments, etc. Same substances can act as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant by varying the concentration. For example, 0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while its one percent solution is disinfectant.