Question:
Tincture of iodine has antiseptic properties. This solution is made by dissolving
(a) iodine in benzene
(b) iodine in ether
(c) iodine in water
(d) iodine in alcohol.
Solution:
(d) Tincture of iodine is a dilute solution of iodine formed by dissolving iodine in ethyl alcohol also called alcohol.