Q22 / 150 · MHT CET 2020 (19 Oct Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which of the following is used as disinfectant as well as antiseptic?

A
Veronal
B
Seldane
C
Prontocil
Correct answer
D
Phenol

Solution

Potassium iodide (KI) forms an ionic bond. Potassium and iodine have very different electronegativities. The two atoms would form an ionic bond since ionic bonds form between atoms with a large difference in electronegativity

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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