Question no 2623 SSC CGL Tier 1 Genral Awareness Questions and Answers Free Online Mock Test 49

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Assertion (P) : Phenyl is used as a household germicide.

Reason (R) : Phenyl is phenol derivative and phenol is an effective germicide

[ A ] Both P and R are true and R is the correct explanation of P
[ B ] Both P and R are true but R is NOT correct explanation
[ C ] P is true but R is false
[ D ] P is false but R is true

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Antiseptic are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Now phenyl being a phenol derivative possesses effective germicidal properties because phenol is germicidal in strong solution. Used in the form of a powder as an antiseptic baby powder, it has a pain ki l l i ng ef f ect as wel l . Exampl e: TCP (Trichlorophenol).

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