Tincture of iodine has antiseptic properties This solution is made by dissolving a iodine in potassi...

Question

Tincture of iodine has antiseptic properties This solution is made by dissolving a iodine in potassium iodide b iodine in vaseline c iodine in water d iodine in alcohol

Accepted Answer

The answer is d iodine in alcohol Explanation The tincture is prepared by using 27 elemental iodine and either of potassium iodide or sodium dissolved in alcohol Since alcohol is a good solvent and iodine does not dissolve in water answer should be alcohol

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