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A substance which can act both as an antiseptic and disinfectant is:
A substance which can act both as an antiseptic and disinfectant is:
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The correct option is D phenol
Phenol can act both as an antiseptic (0.2%) as well as a disinfectant (1%).
It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses but is only slowly effective against spores. It reduces the surface tension and shows high bactericidal activity.
Hence, option D is correct.
Phenol can act both as an antiseptic (0.2%) as well as a disinfectant (1%).
It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses but is only slowly effective against spores. It reduces the surface tension and shows high bactericidal activity.
Hence, option D is correct.
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