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Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true?
ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeNEET
Options:
  • A Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
  • B Dilute solutions of Boric acid and hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
  • C Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
  • D A 0.2 % solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Dilute solutions of Boric acid and hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
As dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are mild antiseptics so option (B) is wrong. Rest options are correct.

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