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Ques. 1AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)

Bithional is generally added to the soaps as an additive to function as a/n

  1. buffering agent
  2. antiseptic
  3. softener
  4. dryer

Answer

(2) antiseptic

Solution

As per NCERT, antiseptics are applied to living tissues; they are also added to soaps.

⇒ Bithional is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties (it reduces the odours produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on the skin).

∴ Bithional functions as an antiseptic.

Answer: (2)

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Ques. 2AIPMT 2014

Artificial sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only is

  1. saccharine
  2. sucralose
  3. aspartame
  4. alitame
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Ques. 3NEET 2013

Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true.

  1. Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antiseptics.
  2. Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
  3. A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
  4. Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
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Ques. 4NEET 2013 (Karnataka)

Dettol is the mixture of

  1. chloroxylenol and bithional
  2. chloroxylenol and terpineol
  3. phenol and iodine
  4. terpineol and bithionol
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Ques. 5AIPMT 2012 (Mains)

Chloramphenicol is an

  1. antifertility drug
  2. antihistaminic
  3. antiseptic and disinfectant
  4. antibiotic-broad spectrum
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Ques. 6AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)

Which one of the following is employed as antihistamine?

  1. Chloramphenicol
  2. Diphenhydramine
  3. Norethindrone
  4. Omeprazole
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Ques. 7AIPMT 2010 (Prelims)

Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug?

  1. Promethazine
  2. Valium
  3. Naproxen
  4. Mifepristone
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Ques. 8AIPMT 2009

Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer?

  1. Naproxen
  2. Tetracycline
  3. Chlorpheniramine
  4. Equanil
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