is used for the sterilisation of surgical instruments.
A
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B
Carbolic acid
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C
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Solution
The correct option is B Carbolic acid Carbolic acid(also known as phenol) has the ability to control or eliminate the growth of micro-organisms. Thus, it is commonly used for the sterilisation of medical instruments and even as a disinfectant.