Choose the odd one out.

Chlorine

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Citric acid

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Iodine

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Phenol

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Solution

The correct option is B
Citric acid

The explanation for the correct option:
Citric acid is the acid-based cleaning agent used in the industries for metal cleaning and in the removal of stains from hard floors.
The explanation for the incorrect options:
Chlorine, iodine and phenol are extensively used to kill harmful bacteria.
Thus, option (B) is the correct option as citric acid is an acid-based cleaning agent used in the industries for metal cleaning and in the removal of stains from hard floors.

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