Which among the following is not an example of antiseptics?

Iodine

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Phenol

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Lysol

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Boric acid

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Solution

The correct option is C
Lysol

Phenol, iodine and boric acid are antiseptics whereas lysol is a disinfectant. Antiseptics are mild germ-killing chemicals that are applied on a living body while disinfectants are stronger germ-killing chemicals that are generally used on non-living spots like floor.

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