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
Peracetic acid comes under which class of sterilizing agent or disinfectant 
Select and explain. 
A. Surface active agent, B. Vapor phase disinfectant, C. Oxidizing agent, D. Halogen
C: Oxidizing agent
Answer: C: Oxidizing agent 
Explanation: 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