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1% of phenol acts as ___________

(a) Antiseptic

(b) Disinfectant

(c) Antibiotics

(d) Antigen

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Right option is (b) Disinfectant

Explanation: 1% of phenol acts as a disinfectant. Disinfectants are commonly used for killing or inhibiting bacterial growth. That is why phenolic compounds are used for chemical sterilization. 0.5% of phenol acts antiseptics.

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