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Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) is commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is widely used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

Acetic acid in diluted form (typically 5-8%) is vinegar. Vinegar is primarily water and acetic acid, giving it its characteristic sour taste and preservative properties.

Sodium bicarbonate is known by all these names: bicarbonate of soda, baking soda, and bicarb soda. They are different names for the same chemical compound (NaHCO3).

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is commonly known as laughing gas due to its euphoric effects when inhaled. It's used in medicine and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic properties.

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for household bleach, a common disinfectant and cleaning agent. Turpentine is a paint solvent, nail polish remover contains acetone, and natural gas is primarily methane.

Dihydrogen monoxide literally means 'two hydrogen, one oxygen' (H2O), which is water. This technical name is often used humorously to make water sound dangerous, but it's simply the systematic chemical name.

Magnesium hydroxide is the active ingredient in milk of magnesia, which is used as a laxative and antacid. Therefore, both A and B are correct - magnesium hydroxide IS milk of magnesia, and it IS a laxative.

This is a duplicate of question 117649. Magnesium hydroxide is both milk of magnesia (a brand name) and a laxative (its function), making option C correct.

Ethylene glycol is the main ingredient in automotive antifreeze, preventing engine coolant from freezing in cold temperatures. It's toxic and not used for car paint, petrol, or windscreen wash.

Sodium chloride is the chemical name for common table salt (NaCl), which is why the hint mentions fries. Pepper, vinegar, and ketchup are different condiments - pepper contains piperine, vinegar is acetic acid in water, and ketchup is a tomato-based sauce.