Which of th following alcohol is used in tincture iodine and cough syrups?

Hexanol

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Pentanol

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Ethanol

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Ethanal

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Solution

The correct option is C Ethanol
Ethanol is used in tincture iodine and cough syrups. Ethanol is an effective topical antiseptic and is used as an ingredient in many mouth washes. It kills micro-organisms on wound surface and in the mouth but its low toxicity does not kill the cells of the skin or mouth tissues.

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