______ Is used as a purple coloured antiseptic solution.

Bromine

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Chlorine

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Iodine

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is D Iodine
Elemental iodine is used as a disinfectant in various forms. It works as an antiseptic and kills not only bacteria but healing cells within the wound. Tincture of iodine is prepared by dissolving iodine in KI solution & then adding alcohol or spirit. It is widely used for treating woods as antiseptic

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Name the non-metal used to make purple coloured solution which is applied on cuts and wounds as an antiseptic.

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