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Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true:

2 2013 NEET Chemistry in Everyday Life Antiseptics and disinfectants Easy

Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true:

A Disinfectants harm the living tissues

B A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant

C Chlorine and Iodine are used as strong disinfectants

D Dilute solutions of Boric acid and Hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics

Detailed Solution

Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are weak antiseptics, so calling them strong antiseptics is not true.

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