One of the first chemicals used by Lister to prevent surgical infections was
A) alcohol.
B) iodine.
C) carbolic acid.
D) mercury.
E) soap.

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Lister's pioneering work in antiseptic surgery began with the use of carbolic acid (also known as phenol) to sterilize surgical tools, wounds, and dressings. He found that carbolic acid was effective in killing bacteria and preventing infection, leading to a significant reduction in surgical mortality rates.

One of the First Chemicals Used by Lister to Prevent