Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Chemistry in Everyday Life

Question:

Which of the following is not an antimicrobial?

Options:

Antiseptics

Antibacterial drugs

Anaesthetics

Disinfectants

Correct Answer:

Anaesthetics

Explanation:

Antimicrobials are substances that are used to prevent and treat infections due to various microorganisms like fungi, virus, bacteria or parasites. They can be used for curing diseases and avoid them. Anaesthetics are drugs that produce insensitivity to pain.