Question

Tincture of iodine is

• A. aqueous solution of $I_2$
• B. solution of $I_2$ in aqueous $KI$
• C. alcohol-water solution of $I_2$
• D. aqueous solution of $KI$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

alcohol-water solution of $I_2$

Answer 2

Tincture of iodine is an alcohol-water solution containing 2-3% iodine.