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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is used as an antiseptic to sterilise wounds and syringes in hospitals?
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Download Solution PDFOption 3 is correct, i.e. Ethyl alcohol.
Ethyl alcohol:
● Ethanol is commonly known as Ethyl Alcohol.
● Its chemical formula is C2H5OH.
● Ethyl alcohol is used as an antiseptic to sterilise wounds and syringes in hospitals.
● Ethanol is a very good solvent. Many compounds that are insoluble in water are soluble in Ethyl Alcohol.
● It is used in many medicines, such as tincture iodine, cough syrups, etc.
● The melting point of Ethanol is – 114° C and the boiling point is 78.37° C, which is very low with respect to water.
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