Chemistry · Phenols: Acidic nature, electrophilic substitution reactions, halogenation, nitration and sulphonation, Reimer Tiemann reaction
1\% Phenol is used as
1\% Phenol is used as
- A. Disinfectant
- B. Antiseptic
- C. Antifertility drug
- D. Artificial sweetener
Step-by-step solution
Phenol at a concentration of 1% is primarily used as an antiseptic. At this low concentration, it inhibits microbial growth on living tissue without causing significant damage. Higher concentrations (e.g., 5%) are used as disinfectants for inanimate objects.
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