Q45 / 180 · AIIMS 2009 · Chemistry

Tincture of iodine is

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

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

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