Which alcohol is used as a disinfectant in medical applications?
Propan-2-ol (CH₃CH(OH)CH₃), commonly known as isopropyl alcohol, is widely used as a disinfectant due to its antiseptic properties.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Chemical Reactions of Phenols and Ethers and Uses
