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What is tincture of iodine ? What is its use ?

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Tincture of iodine is a 2 − 3 percent solution of iodine in alcohol − water mixture. It is applied to wounds as an antiseptic.
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(a) Differentiate between a disinfectant and an antiseptics. Given one example of each. (ii) What is tincture of iodine and what is it used for ? .

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  • What is tinture 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.

  • Tincture of iodin is

    A
    aqueous solution of `I_(2)`
    B
    solution of `I_(2)` in aqueous `KI`
    C
    alcholic solution of `I_(2)`
    D
    aqueous solution of `KI`

  • Tincture of iodine is :

    A
    aqueous solution of `I_(2)`
    B
    alcoholic solution of `I_(2)`
    C
    solution of `I_(2)` in aqueous KI
    D
    aqueous solution of KI

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