Even though hypochlorites are inexpensive and have a broad range of microbes that they kill, they are not used as sterilants because of
A) the corrosive nature of the compound.
B) the activation required by organic matter.
C) short exposure time for sporicidal action.
D) long exposure time for sporicidal action.

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Hypochlorites require a long exposure time to achieve sporicidal action, which limits their use as sterilants.

Even Though Hypochlorites Are Inexpensive and Have a Broad Range