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 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