Answer: terpineol.
- A phenol
- B terpineol
- C only ethanol
- D glucose
Correct answer: B. terpineol
Explanation: Dettol contains chloroxylenol and terpineol as its active antiseptic ingredients.
The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.
Concept context
Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.