[amp_mcq option1=”O-chlorophenoxylenol + terepineol” option2=”O-cresol + terepineol” option3=”Phenol + terepineol” option4=”Chloroxylenol + terepineol” correct=”option4″]
The correct answer is: D. Chloroxylenol + terepineol.
Dettol is a brand of antiseptic liquid and wipes. It is a mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol. Chloroxylenol is a phenolic compound that is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Terpinenol is a terpene that has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Dettol is used to clean and disinfect wounds, cuts, and grazes. It can also be used to clean surfaces in the home and to treat minor burns.
O-chlorophenoxylenol is a phenolic compound that is similar to chloroxylenol. It is also effective against a wide range of bacteria. However, it is not as commonly used as chloroxylenol in Dettol.
O-cresol is a phenolic compound that is less effective against bacteria than chloroxylenol or o-chlorophenoxylenol. It is also more likely to cause skin irritation.
Phenol is a phenolic compound that is very effective against bacteria. However, it is also very toxic and can cause serious skin irritation. It is not used in Dettol.
Terpineol is a terpene that has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. It is also used in other antiseptic products, such as TCP.