Benzalkonium chloride (Zephiran) can be classified as a(n):
a. phenol. c. oxidizing agent.
b. surface-active agent. d. chloroform.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: It is not a phenol.
B Correct: It is a surface-active agent, also referred to as a wetting agent.
C Incorrect: It is not an oxidizing agent.
D Incorrect: It is not a chloroform.
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