Question

Tincture of Iodine has antiseptic properties. This solution is made by dissolving

• A. Iodine in Potassium Iodide
• B. Iodine in Vaseline
• C. Iodine in water
• D. Iodine in Alcohol

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Iodine in Alcohol

Explanation for the Correct option:

(D) Iodine in Alcohol

• Tincture of iodine contains Alcohol and water as solvents and Iodine as solute.
• Iodine dissolves in water.
• It has antiseptic properties

Explanation for the incorrect options:

(A) Iodine in Potassium Iodide

• Iodine dissolves in Potassium Iodide and forms ${\mathrm{KI}}_3$.
• It is not a tincture of Iodine.

(B) Iodine in Vaseline

• Iodine does not dissolve in Vaseline.
• It is not a tincture of Iodine.

(C) Iodine in Water

• Iodine does not dissolve in Water.
• It is not a tincture of Iodine.

Hence, Option (D) Iodine in Alcohol is the correct answer