Terpineol and chloroxylenol are the compounds of which of the following classes?
A
Disinfectant
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B
Chemosterilant
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C
Tranquilisers
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D
Plant growth harmones
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Solution
The correct option is A Disinfectant Terpineol and chloroxylenol are the compounds of disinfectant class that inactivate or destroy microorganisms. Chloroxylenol and terpineol mixture is also known as Dettol.