Question

The most frequently used general lab disinfectant is

Answer 1

Please find the answer below:

As the options are NOT mentioned, most frequently used general lab disinfectants are as under:

(i) Ethanol

(ii) Sodium Hypochlorite

(iii) Iodine

(iv) Hydrogen Peroxide

(v) Formaldehyde

Answer 2

The most common type of disinfectant which is cost effective is definitely chlorine bleach.

It should typically have less than 10% solution of the sodium hypochlorite.

It is very effective against most of the common pathogens including the disinfectant resistant organisms such as hepatitis B and C, mycobacterium tuberculosis, fungi etc.