How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.

Antiseptics and disinfectants are both used in daily lives since they are effective against harmful microorganisms. Antiseptics are applied to the living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers, and diseased skin surfaces, while disinfectants are applied only to non-living objects such as floors, drainage system, instruments, etc. Disinfectants are harmful to living tissues. Examples of antiseptics are dettol, tincture of iodine and the examples of disinfectants are chlorine, potassium permanganate, 1 % solution of phenol.

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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XII>Chapter 7 - Chemistry in Everyday Life>Intext Question>Q 16.4

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Write the chemical equation for preparing sodium soap from glyceryl oleate and glyceryl palmitate. Structural formulae of these compounds are given below,

${(C_{15} H_{31} C O O)}_{3} C_{3} H_{5}$ - Glyceryl palmitate.

${(C_{17} H_{32} C O O)}_{3} C_{3} H_{5}$ - Glyceryl oleate.

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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XII>Chapter 7 - Chemistry in Everyday Life>Intext Question>Q 16.5

Following type of non-ionic detergents are present in liquid detergents, emulsifying agents and wetting agents. Label the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in the molecule. Identify the functional group(s) present in the molecule.