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Select the incorrect statement

A

Equanil is used to control depression and hypertension

B

mifepristone is a synthetic steroid used as morning after pill

C

0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while its 1.0 per cent solution is a disinfectant

D

a drug which kills the organism in the body is called bacteriostatic

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To solve the question of selecting the incorrect statement, we will analyze each of the provided options step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option 1**: - Statement: "Equinil is used to control depression and hypertension." - Evaluation: Equinil (also known as Nitrazepam) is indeed a tranquilizer that can be used to treat anxiety and depression. It is not primarily used for hypertension, but it is correct in the context of treating depression. - Conclusion: This statement is **mostly correct**. 2. **Analyze Option 2**: - Statement: "Mifpristone is a synthetic steroid used as a morning-after pill." - Evaluation: Mifpristone is indeed a synthetic steroid and is used as an anti-fertility drug, often referred to as a morning-after pill. - Conclusion: This statement is **correct**. 3. **Analyze Option 3**: - Statement: "0.2% of solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% of solution is a disinfectant." - Evaluation: This statement is accurate. A 0.2% solution of phenol is used as an antiseptic for skin, while a 1% solution is used as a disinfectant for non-living surfaces. - Conclusion: This statement is **correct**. 4. **Analyze Option 4**: - Statement: "A drug which kills the organisms in the body is called bacteriostatic." - Evaluation: This statement is incorrect. The term "bacteriostatic" refers to drugs that inhibit the growth of bacteria, not kill them. The correct term for drugs that kill bacteria is "bacteriocidal." - Conclusion: This statement is **incorrect**. ### Final Conclusion: - The incorrect statement among the options is **Option 4**. ---
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