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Triiodomethane has antiseptic property b...

Triiodomethane has antiseptic property because of

A

liberation of iodoform

B

liberation of free iodine

C

formation of phosgene gas

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
Triiodomethane (iodoform) has antiseptic property due to the liberation of free liberation of free iodine and not due to iodoform itself.
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