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a) It is also known as carboxylic acid.
b) It is used for detection of the antimicrobial assay.
c) It is can also be used as a disinfectant.
Which of the following chemical can be related to the above-given statements?

A
Chlorine
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Phenol
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Sulphur
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Phenol
  • Phenol is also known as carboxylic acid when the group -COOH is attached at the place of -OH
  • Phenol is also used as a disinfected so it can be used in the detection test for antimicrobial assay.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Phenol'.

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