Question

Assertion (A) Isopropyl alcohol is preferred over ethanol.
Reason (R) Isopropyl alcohol is used as an antiseptic for skin before giving injections.

• A. Both A and $R$ are correct; $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
• B. Both A and $R$ are correct; $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
• C. $A$ is correct; $R$ is incorrect.
• D. $R$ is correct; $A$ is incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Isopropyl alcohol is preferred over ethanol because it has less drying effect on the skin. It is used as cooling and soothing agent for bed ridden patients and athletes. It is also used as an antiseptic for skin before giving injections.