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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Tincture of Iodine**: - Tincture of iodine is a dilute solution of elemental iodine, typically combined with sodium iodide (NaI) or potassium iodide (KI) in a mixture of water and alcohol (ethanol). It is also known as iodine tincture. 2. **Composition**: - The tincture usually contains about 2-7% of elemental iodine, with the remaining components being sodium iodide or potassium iodide dissolved in a solvent of water and ethanol. ...
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