Question

An isotope of iodine is used for making a tincture of iodine

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Use of iodine:

• Iodine is used to make tinctures.
• Tincture of iodine or iodine tincture is an antiseptic for the healing of wounds, it is also called weak iodine solution.
• It is usually 5 – 7% elemental iodine, dissolved in a mixture of alcohol and water.
• Isotopes of iodine are radioactive in nature. They do not use to prepare a tincture.

The ordinary iodine is used, and not the isotope of iodine is used hence it is a false statement.