Question

What is tincture of iodine.

• A. 2-3 % solution of iodine in alcohol- water mixture.
• B. A mixture of iodine in chloroxylenol
• C. A mixture of $0.2\%$phenol and 2-3 % iodine in water
• D. 2-3 % solution of iodine in potassium iodide.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

2-3 % solution of iodine in alcohol- water mixture.

Answer 2

: 2-3% solution of iodine in alcohol- water mixture is known as tincture of iodine. It is a powerful antiseptic.