Chemistry in Daily Life · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 12 of 30

Chemistry in Daily Life – Question 12

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Topic
Chemistry in Daily Life
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Chemistry in Daily LifeMedium · 45s

Which of the following is not a tranquilizer?

TopicChemistry in Daily Life
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Diazepam, Equanil, and Chlordiazepoxide are tranquillizers used to treat stress and anxiety; phenol is an antiseptic/disinfectant.

Final Answer: Option C — Phenol
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Chemistry in Daily Life Question 12 – UPSC CDS/OTA