Q44 / 180 · AIIMS 2015 · Chemistry

Tincture of iodine is

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

Solution

Tincture of iodine is an alcohol-water solution containing 2-3\% iodine.

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

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