Question

An isotope of iodine is used for making tincture iodine, which is used as a medicine

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Tincture of iodine:

• A tincture of iodine$\left(\mathrm{I}\right)$ or iodine tincture is an antiseptic for the healing of wounds.
• Tincture of iodine$\left(\mathrm{I}\right)$ is also called weak iodine solution.
• It is usually 5 – 7% elemental iodine, dissolved in a mixture of alcohol and water.
• Here ordinary iodine is used and not the isotope of iodine is used.

Therefore, the given statement is false.