James is asked to disinfect an isolation ward.The patient who had previously occupied the ward suffered from tuberculosis.James is asked to wear rubber gloves and ensure that the disinfectant does not make contact with his eyes and mucous membranes.Which of the following chemicals is James using to disinfect the room?

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Of the chlorine compounds, the most cost-effective disinfectant is common chlorine bleach (a 5 percent or 10 percent solution of sodium hypochlorite). This solution is effective against most common pathogens, including such difficult organisms as tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C, fungi, antibiotic-resistant strains of Staphylococcus and Enterococcus, and viruses. To use chlorine bleach effectively, the surface or item to be disinfected must be clean. A 1-to-20 solution in water is effective simply by being wiped on and left to dry. The user should wear rubber gloves. Chlorine bleach is caustic to the skin, lungs, and eyes. Extreme caution must be taken to avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

James Is Asked to Disinfect an Isolation Ward