This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: general microbiology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Peracetic acid comes under which class of sterilizing agent or disinfectant \nSelect and explain. \nA. Surface active agent, B. Vapor phase disinfectant, C. Oxidizing agent, D. Halogen', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Peracetic acid--oxidizing agent effective in presence of organic matter End product is acetic acid and oxygen Used in plasma sterilization procedure Ref: CP Baveja 4th ed Pg:36', 'role': 'assistant'}]