Hydrogen peroxide is used as:

an antiseptic in toothpaste

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a solvent for paint

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an enamel solvent

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a refrigerant

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Solution

The correct option is B an antiseptic in toothpaste
Hydrogen peroxide is used as a disinfectant or antiseptic to prevent plaque and inflammation of the gums. It is also used in toothpaste for tooth whitening treatment which varies with the concentration of $H_{2} O_{2}$ present.

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