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A mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as

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antiseptic

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antipyretic

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C

antibiotic

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D

analgesic

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Solution

The correct option is A
antiseptic

Dettol which is a well known antiseptic is a mixture of chloroxylenol and $α$ - terpineol in a suitable solvent.

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