Question

Tincture of iodine is:

• A. $CH{I}_3$ in alcohol
• B. $I_2$ in alcohol
• C. $I_2$ in $KI$
• D. $CH{I}_3$ in $KI$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$50\%$ (by mass) alcohol solution of iodine is called tincture of iodine. It is used as an antiseptic.