Question

Why is ethanol used in making of tincture iodine cough syrup tonic etc?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Ethanol is a solvent used to make tincture of Iodine because the cell membrane of microorganisms is made up of lipids and ethanol is a the solvent, which can dissolve the lipid of easily and kill the micro-organisms that may be pathogenic.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Ethanol is a solvent used to make tincture of Iodine because the cell membrane of microorganisms is made up of lipids and ethanol is a the solvent, which can dissolve the lipid of easily and kill the micro-organisms that may be pathogenic.