Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microrganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true:
Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
Chlorine and Iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
Dilute solutions of Boric acid and Hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
Statement 4 is wrong dilute solution of bore acid and hydrogen penoxide are strong antiseptics.
Hence the correct answer is 4.
Option 1)
Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
Incorrect option
Option 2)
A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant.
Incorrect option
Option 3)
Chlorine and Iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
Incorrect option
Option 4)
Dilute solutions of Boric acid and Hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
Correct option