Mercuric chloride is used as a
A. Fumigant
B. Fungicide
C. Surface sterilant
D. Antibiotic
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Mercuric chloride is used as a Surface sterilant.Mercuric Chloride is an odorless, white crystal or powder. Mercuric chloride is used as a disinfectant to remove surface microorganisms. The result showed that the increasing concentration of mercuric chloride inhibits the growth of bacteria efficiently with increasing contact time.
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