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Phenol in high concentration is used in the manufacturing of mouthwash.

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The correct option is B False
Phenol is a colourless organic compound. It is made up of carbolic acid. It is used in the manufacture of mouthwash in low concentrations since it has the capability to kill micro-organisms. However ingestion of phenol in high concentration has harmful effects on human body.

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