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Which of the following substances is added to soap to make it antiseptic?

A
Iodine
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KMnO4
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Bithionol
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D
Cl2
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Solution

The correct option is B Bithionol
Bithionol is a typical antiseptic and can be effectively used if diluted in water.

I2 is also an antiseptic but it is very strong so can't be used in day-to-day life.

KMnO4 and Cl2 are strong oxidizing agents and can react with water or skin.

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