Which of the given compound is mixed wit

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Chemistry in Everyday Life

Question:

Which of the given compound is mixed with chloroxylenol to produce dettol?

Options:

\(\alpha\)-terpineol

\(\beta\)-terpineol

chlorhexidine gluconate

Phenyl salicylate

Correct Answer:

\(\alpha\)-terpineol

Explanation:

Commonly used antiseptic, dettol is a mixture of chloroxylenol and \(\alpha\)-terpineol.