Question

An isotope of iodine is used for making tincture iodine, which is used as a medicine. State whether the statement is True (or) False. And Justify it.

Answer 1

$\textbf{True}$

An isotope of Iodine has been used in the treatment of certain thyroid complication.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Given statement -

An isotope of iodine is used for making tincture iodine, which is used as a medicine.

◆ Answer -

False

● Corrected statement -

Elemental iodine is used for making tincture iodine, which is used as an antiseptic.

● Explanation -

• Tincture iodine is a solution of elemental iodine with sodium/potassium iodide dissolved in alcohol and water.
• Radioisotope of Iodine is used for diagnosis and treatment of goitre, thyroid cancer, etc.

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