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

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iodine in potassium iodide
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iodine in vaseline
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iodine in water
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iodine in alcohol
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Solution

The correct option is D iodine in alcohol
Tincture of iodine is an antiseptic, also called as weak iodine solution. It is usually 27% elemental iodine, along with potassium iodide or sodium iodide, dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and water.

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