Q42 / 180 · AIIMS 2006 · Chemistry

Tincture iodine is

  • A
    aqueous solution of $\mathrm{I}_2$
  • Correct answer
    B
    solution of $\mathrm{I}_2$ in aqueous $\mathrm{KI}$
  • C
    alcoholic solution of $\mathrm{I}_2$
  • D
    aqueous solution of KI.

Solution

Tincture of iodine is an aqueous solution of $\mathrm{I}_2$ in KI, and French iodine is a solution in alcohol.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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