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Which of the following compound is added in soaps as an antiseptic?

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Chloroxylenol
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Terpineol
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Bithionol
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Thymol
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Solution

The correct option is C Bithionol
Bithionol consists of two dichloro and dihydroxy substituted aromatic rings connected by a sulphur bridge. It is added to soaps as an antiseptic. It also helps to reduce the smell produced by microbial decomposition on the skin.

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