Which of the following is not true regarding phenol?

Pure phenol is a white crystalline solid

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Phenol smell as disinfectant.

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It causes immediate white blistering to the skin

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B None of these
Pure Phenols are colorless solids or liquids. These are used as disinfectant due to their chemical properties. Also, because of its acidic nature, it causes immediate white blistering to the skin.

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