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Question

The main constituents of dettol are.

A

Chloramphenicol + glycerol

B

2-3 % solution of iodine in alcohol

C

$0.2\%$ solution of phenol

D

Chloroxylenol and and terpineol

Answer

Chloroxylenol and and terpineol

Explanation

Solution

: Dettol is a mixture of chloroxylenol (4-chloro-3,5 – dimethyl phenol) and terpineol.