Even though hypochlorites are inexpensive and have a broad range of microbes that they kill, they are not used as sterilants because of the:
A)corrosive nature of the compound.
B)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 kill spores, and they are inactivated by organic material present on an object.They are not used as a disinfectant because they are corrosive.

Even Though Hypochlorites Are Inexpensive and Have a Broad Range