Question

2. Tincture of iodine has antiseptic properties. This solution is made up of dissolving:-
(a) lodine in potassium iodide (b) lodine in water(c) lodine in vaseline (d) lodine in alcohol​

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation:iodine of alchohol

Answer 2

Answer:

The tincture of iodine is made up of dissolving iodine in the alcohol. Option (d) is correct.

Explanation:

• Weak iodine solution is the name that is given to the tincture of iodine, also used as an antiseptic.
• Iodine is a very useful disinfecting agent against microorganisms like fungi, viruses, and bacteria.

The composition of the tincture of iodine is the mixture of potassium iodide, iodine in the ethanol (alcohol) and water solution.

Hence, the tincture of iodine is made up of dissolving iodine in the alcohol.

Option (d) is correct.