Question

Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as an:
A: Antibiotic
B: Analgesic
C: Antiseptic
D: Antipyretic

Answer 1

Hint: Chloroxylenol is also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol $\left( {PCMX} \right)$. Chemical formula of chloroxylenol is ${C_8}{H_9}OCl$. Terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol. Chemical formula of terpineol is ${C_{10}}{H_{18}}O$. Terpineol is a mixture of some components and the major component is alpha-terpineol.

Complete step by step answer:In this question we have to tell what the mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol is called. Given options are antibiotic, analgesics, antiseptic and antipyretic.
Antibiotics are the medicines that are used to control the growth of bacteria.Antibiotics block the pathways of bacteria and stop their growth in the body. First antibiotic discovered was penicillin.
Analgesics are the drugs which are used as painkillers. These drugs act in various ways on the peripheral and central nervous system. Paracetamol is one of the world’s most used analgesics.
Antiseptics are the antimicrobial substances that are used on living tissue to reduce the possibility of infection. Antibiotics are used to destroy bacteria inside the body and antiseptics are used to kill bacteria on the skin. Antiseptics are different from disinfectants as disinfectants are used to kill germs on non-living substances whereas antiseptics are used on living tissue.
Antipyretics are used to reduce fever. Aspirin is basically an analgesic but it has some antipyretic properties as well.
Now, coming to our question in which we have to tell what the mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol is called. Chloroxylenol is also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol. This compound has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. It is used to clean surgical equipment. Terpineol has insecticidal properties. Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol is dettol, which is used most commonly in our house as an antiseptic and to disinfect surfaces. This prevents the growth of bacteria and infections.

So, the correct answer is option C that is antiseptic..

Note:
Antiseptics are used on living tissue to prevent the growth of bacteria to prevent further infections. Antibiotics are also used for the same purpose that is to prevent our body from bacteria but the difference lies in their application. Antiseptics are applied on skin while antibiotics are oral pills.