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Which is false regarding Phenol poisoning?

A
Stomach wash may be given with charcoal
B
Urine may turn blue
C
Death may be due to respiratory failure
D
CNS depression may occur
High-Yield Explanation
Phenol is oxidized into hydroquinone and pyrocatechol, fuher oxidation of hydroquinone and pyrocatechol in urine causes a green colouration and is known as carboluria. Ref: Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Narayan Reddy, 21st Edition, Page 459.

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