Question

Identify an antiseptic compound from following.

• A. Salvarsan
• B. Thymol
• C. Sulphanilamide
• D. Chloramphenicol

Hint:

An antiseptic is applied on living tissue to kill microbes, and thymol is a well-known phenol-based antiseptic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Known antiseptics
Dettol (chloroxylenol and terpineol), tincture of iodine, boric acid, and thymol are common antiseptics.

Step 2: Eliminate
The other three are chemotherapeutic drugs used inside the body.

Step 3: Conclusion
Thymol is the answer.

Final Answer:
Thymol is the antiseptic. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{Thymol}} \]