Question

Tincture of iodine is

• A. aqueous solution bf ${{I}_{2}}$
• B. solution of ${{I}_{2}}$ in aqueous $KI$
• C. alcoholic solution of ${{I}_{2}}$
• D. aqueous solution of $KI$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

alcoholic solution of ${{I}_{2}}$

Answer 2

Tincture of iodine is prepared by dissolving iodine and $KI$ in water and making the solution with rectified spirit. So, it is alcoholic solution of $I_{2}.$