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What Are the Main Constituents of Dettol? - Chemistry

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What are the main constituents of dettol?

Solution

The main constituents of dettol are chloroxylenol and α-terpineol.

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Chapter 16: Chemistry in Everyday Life - Exercises [Page 454]

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NCERT Chemistry [English] Class 12
Chapter 16 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Exercises | Q 13 | Page 454

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