CHXII15: CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
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Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microrganisms. Among the following statements, the incorrect statement is
1 dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antiseptics.
2 disinfectants harm the living tissues.
3 a \(0.2 \%\) solution of phenol is an antiseptic while \(1 \%\) solution acts as a disinfectant.
4 chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants
Explanation:
Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are weak antiseptics.