Question

Ethanol is used in the preparation of tincture iodine.Why?

Answer 1

ethanol is a common disinfectant itself,

It is non-toxic for external use

It is a suitable solvent for elemental iodine.

Hence ethanol is used to make tincture of iodine.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

uses of ethanol it is used as an active ingredient in all alcoholic drinks second it is useful in medicines like tincture of iodine ko syrups and many other tonics had alcohol is used as an additive in petrol since it is cleaner fuel and give rise to only CO2 and H2O when burnt in sufficient air