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Carbolic acid is another name for Phenol.

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What is the derivative of Phenol?

The derivative of Phenol is Carbolic acid.


Which type of acid is carbolic acid?

Carbolic acid is another name for phenol, which is a weak acid commonly used in pharmaceuticals and antiseptics.


What is carbolic acid for?

Carbolic acid, also known as phenol, is commonly used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It is used to clean and disinfect wounds, surgical instruments, and surfaces to prevent infection. It can also be used in certain medical and industrial applications.


What is the equation for the oxidation of carbolic acid?

The equation for the oxidation of carbolic acid, also known as phenol, is C6H5OH + 3O2 -> C6H4O2 + 3H2O. Oxygen is used as the oxidizing agent to convert phenol into benzoquinone and water.


What is the meaning of carbolic?

Did you try looking it up? lol. Well, if you really want to know without looking first, the meaning of carbolic has 2 definitions according to dictionary.com: carbolic #1 - of or derived from carbolic acid (probably doesn't help you that much) carbolic #2 - Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid (called also phenic acid, and phenol).


What was Victorian carbolic acid spray used for?

Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.


What are the ingredients in Joseph Lister's occlusive dressing?

Joseph Lister used Carbolic Acid (Phenol) as an antiseptic during surgery.


What is phenol in besides cigarettes?

Phenol (carbolic acid) is in chemical peels, whiskey, antiseptic throat sprays (such as Chloraseptic), Carmex, sunscreens, hair colorings, paint strippers, etc..


Is carbolic acid an acid or base?

Carbolic acid is a weak acid.


Do carbolic acid dissolve every mineral?

Carbolic acid, also known as phenol, can dissolve some minerals, particularly those that are susceptible to acidic conditions. However, not all minerals will dissolve in carbolic acid as some may require stronger acids or specific chemical properties to dissolve. It is important to consider the reactivity of the mineral and the properties of the acid when attempting to dissolve minerals.


What is the only organic acid without COOH group?

There are several organic acids without COOH group , example is carbolic acid , a phenol, picric acid which is 2,4,6 tri-nitro phenol, barbituric acid, ascorbic acid etc


What acid is used as an antiseptic?

You mean carbolic acid. This is more properly referred to as phenol, and although it was the original antiseptic used by Joseph Lister, it is seldom used now as we have safer alternatives.