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Air fresheners and mouthwashes often contain phenols because phenols act as what?
AOxidising agents
BColouring dyes
CAntiseptic agents
DSweetening agents
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Antiseptic agents
Phenols kill germs, so they are added to mouthwash, deodorants and floor cleaners as antiseptics.
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