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Which antiseptics kill microbes by reacting indiscriminately with organic compounds?
APeroxides, iodine, phenols
BQuat salts, cetrimide
CQuinolines, octenidine
DAlcohols, biguanides
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Peroxides, iodine, phenols
Peroxides, iodine and phenols are small molecules that react with organic compounds without discrimination and kill microorganisms.
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