Question

Iodine solution is solution of

• A. pure iodine
• B. potassium iodide solution
• C. iodine and Potassium iodide solution
• D. iodine and Potassium dichromate solution

Answer 1

The correct option is C

iodine and Potassium iodide solution

The Correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Lugol's iodine is also known as aqueous iodine and is a strong iodine solution.
2. It is a solution of potassium iodide with iodine in water.
3. It is a medication and disinfectant used for a number of purposes.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Pure iodine - it is not made of pure iodine.

Option B:

Potassium iodide solution - it is not only made of potassium iodide solution.

Option D:

Iodine and Potassium dichromate solution - this combination is also not right.

Final answer: Iodine solution is the solution of potassium iodide with iodine in water.