Bithional is added to soaps to_______- BYJU'S Q&A

Bithional is added to soaps to_______

Answer:

Bithional added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties and to reduce the odour produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on skin.

Bithional is an aromatic compound which contains sulphur and is used in soaps. Chemical and physical data of bithional are tabulated below.

IUPAC name	2,4-dichloro-6-(3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)sulfanylphenol
Molecular weight	356 g/mol
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₆Cl₄O₂S

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