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Why iodoform has appreciable antiseptic property?

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Iodform liberate `I_(2)`, when it comes in contact with skin Antiseptic property of iodine is due to the liberation of `I_(2)`, not because of iodoform itself.
`underset("Iodine")(CHI_(3))underset("skin")overset("Contact with")tounderset("Iodine")(I_(2))`(responsible for antiseptic property)
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