Question

Which of the following is a mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol?
1. Furacine
2. Iodoform
3. Soframicine
4. Dettol

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Dettol

Explanation:

• Dettol is an antiseptic solution that is easy to be found in the commercial market.
• Dettol is the mixture of isopropanol, castor oil, chloroxylenol, soap, Terpineol,  pine oil, and water.

Uses -

Dettol is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant in the domestic and commercial market.

1. Furacine-   It is mainly made up of Nitrofurazone which is a kind of Nitrofuran compound. Furacine is used for its antimicrobial properties.
2. Iodoform -  The chemical name of iodoform is Tri-iodomethane. It was used earlier as an antiseptic but the antiseptic properties are due to the liberation of iodine. It has an objectional smell too. 
3. Soframicine -  It is aminoglycoside-based antibiotic skin cream. It is used to treat wounds,  skin burns, ulcers, etc.