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Instead of phenol, it’s chloro derivatives are used as antiseptics. Explain.

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  • A dilute aqueous solution of phenol has antiseptic properties but it is found to be corrosive in nature. 
  • Many chloro derivatives of phenol are more potent antiseptic and have less corrosive effects than phenol, if used in lower concentrations.

Thus, instead of phenol it’s chloro derivatives are used as antiseptics.



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