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The compounds among the following, used as disinfectants or germicides are
`CuSO_(4)* 5 H_(2) O, Na_(2) CO_(3) * 10 H_(2) O, CaOCl_(2) CaSO_(4) * 2H_(2) O`

A

`CuSO_(4)*5H_(2)O and Na_(2) CO_(3)*10H_(2)O`

B

`CuSO_(4)*5H_(2)O and CaOCl_(2)`

C

`CuSO_(4)*5H_(2)O and CaSO_(2) * 2H_(2)O`

D

None of the above

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To determine which compounds among the given options are used as disinfectants or germicides, we will analyze each compound one by one. ### Step 1: Analyze CuSO4·5H2O (Copper Sulfate) - **Name**: Copper Sulfate or Blue Vitriol - **Usage**: It is known to be used as a germicide and insecticide. ### Step 2: Analyze Na2CO3·10H2O (Sodium Carbonate) - **Name**: Sodium Carbonate or Washing Soda - **Usage**: It is primarily used in the paint and dye industry, not as a disinfectant or germicide. ### Step 3: Analyze Ca(OCl)2 (Calcium Hypochlorite) - **Name**: Calcium Hypochlorite or Bleaching Powder - **Usage**: It is widely used as a disinfectant, particularly in water treatment and laundry. ### Step 4: Analyze CaSO4·2H2O (Calcium Sulfate) - **Name**: Calcium Sulfate or Gypsum - **Usage**: It is used for making tiles and wallboard, not as a disinfectant or germicide. ### Conclusion From the analysis: - **Copper Sulfate (CuSO4·5H2O)** is a germicide. - **Calcium Hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2)** is a disinfectant. - **Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3·10H2O)** and **Calcium Sulfate (CaSO4·2H2O)** are not used as disinfectants or germicides. Thus, the compounds used as disinfectants or germicides are **CuSO4·5H2O (Copper Sulfate)** and **Ca(OCl)2 (Calcium Hypochlorite)**. ### Final Answer The compounds among the following that are used as disinfectants or germicides are: - CuSO4·5H2O (Copper Sulfate) - Ca(OCl)2 (Calcium Hypochlorite) ---

To determine which compounds among the given options are used as disinfectants or germicides, we will analyze each compound one by one. ### Step 1: Analyze CuSO4·5H2O (Copper Sulfate) - **Name**: Copper Sulfate or Blue Vitriol - **Usage**: It is known to be used as a germicide and insecticide. ### Step 2: Analyze Na2CO3·10H2O (Sodium Carbonate) - **Name**: Sodium Carbonate or Washing Soda ...
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