Question

Dettol contains

• A. chloroxylenol
• B. terpineol
• C. 1% iodine
• D. chloroxylenol and $\alpha$-terpineol

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

chloroxylenol and $\alpha$-terpineol

Answer 2

It contains chloroxylenol, terpineol and isopropyl alcohol. Chloroxylenol is an active ingredient that is responsible for the antiseptic property of dettol. It prevents the growth of bacteria and isopropyl alcohol gives additional disinfecting effect properties and also helps in the eva[poration of the liquid.