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What are disinfectants ? Give some examples.

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Substances which can kill micro-organisms are called disinfectants. These are are toxic to the living tissues. They are used for disinfecting floors drains, tiolets etc.
Examples : 1% aqueous solution of phenol, `Cl_2`, `SO_2` etc.
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