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Which chemical disinfectant works by methylating enzymes and nucleic acids and is known for being toxic and carcinogenic?

sorbic acid
triclosan
formaldehyde
hexaclorophene

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Answer: Formaldehyde

Step-by-step explanation:

The chemical agent that is carcinogenic in nature is Formaldehyde. It causes irritation in the living tissues and therefore should not be used as an antiseptic.

This can be used a chemical disinfectant which works by killing the harmful organisms by methylating enzymes and nucleic acid. This is toxic in nature and hence used as chemical disinfectant.

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