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Benzalkonium chloride is a...

Benzalkonium chloride is a

A

Cationic surfactant and antiseptic

B

Anionic surfactant and soluble in most of organic solvents

C

Anionic surfactant and soluble in most of organic solvents

D

Cationic surfactant and antimalarial

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Benzalkonium chloride, also known as alkyl-dimethylbenzylammonium chloride is nitrogenous cationic surface active agent belonging to the quaternary ammonium group. It is used as antiseptic.
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