{"id":5518,"date":"2024-04-15T02:14:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=5518"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:14:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:14:45","slug":"which-of-the-following-compounds-is-commonly-used-as-an-antiseptic-in-mouthwashes-and-toothpastes-a-borax-b-saltpetre-c-hydrogen-peroxide-d-sodium-chloride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-compounds-is-commonly-used-as-an-antiseptic-in-mouthwashes-and-toothpastes-a-borax-b-saltpetre-c-hydrogen-peroxide-d-sodium-chloride\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following compounds is commonly used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and toothpastes? A. Borax B. Saltpetre C. Hydrogen peroxide D. Sodium chloride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Borax&#8221; option2=&#8221;Saltpetre&#8221; option3=&#8221;Hydrogen peroxide&#8221; option4=&#8221;Sodium chloride&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C. Hydrogen peroxide.<\/p>\n<p>Borax is a mineral that is used as a cleaning agent and a water softener. Saltpetre is a mineral that is used in gunpowder and fireworks. Sodium chloride is table salt.<\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H2O2. It is a colorless liquid that is used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and bleaching agent. It is also used in rocket fuel and in the production of other chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and toothpastes because it is effective at killing bacteria. 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