Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A hand wash that is _______ based can be an alternative to soap and warm water to wash hands after sneezing or coughing to prevent the spread of influenza virus

  1. Caster Oil

  2. Alcohal

  3. Medical Oil

  4. Mustard Oil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers typically containing 60% ethanol or isopropanol effectively inactivate influenza viruses by disrupting the viral envelope. They are recommended when soap and water are not available, though handwashing with soap is still preferred when possible.

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