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Which of the following is used in beauty parlours for hair setting?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chlorine
  2. Sulphur
  3. Phosphorus
  4. Silicon

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sulphur

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Sulphur šŸ“š Explanation: Sulphur-based compounds are often used in hair setting and "permanent waving" (perming). Sulphur atoms form disulfide bonds between hair proteins, and these bonds are chemically manipulated to change the shape of the hair.