Question

Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as:
A. antiseptic
B. antipyretic
C. antibiotic
D. analgesic

Answer 1

Hint:
We know that medicinal chemistry is that which is used for the identification, study or the synthesis of chemical substances. The chloroxylenol is one of the organic molecules and has a formula like para chloro meta xylenol. It generally shows the cleaning property.

Complete step by step solution
As we all know, the mixture of chemical chloroxylenol and terpineol is present in one of the antiseptic that is named Dettol. Antiseptic medicine is used on the outer surface of the body part. It is used to cure the wound and helps to get rid of infectious microorganisms. It reduces or decreases the possibility of infection of the living organisms. It also avoids the rapid growth of disease causing microorganisms. We know that the common antiseptics which are available in the market are Dettol, Savlon and Neosporin. It is also used by the doctor to disinfectant their instruments and reduce the risk of infectious microorganisms. Thus, the mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as antiseptic.

Hence, the correct option for this question is A that is antiseptic.

Note:
The uses or application of antiseptic are written below.
a. It is used in the chemical laboratory.
b. It is used by the doctors to disinfect their medicinal instruments.
c. The common antiseptic which is used in wounds is savlon, Dettol etc.
d. Generally, it is used to kill the germs.
e. It is also used as a household disinfectant.