2017 · Q64
Tincture of iodine is an antiseptic for fresh wounds. It is a dilute solution of elemental iodine, which does not contain
General KnowledgeChemistry
- Awater
- Bacetone
- Calcohol
- Dpotassium iodide
Explanation
Tincture of iodine is a solution of elemental iodine and potassium iodide in a mixture of ethanol (alcohol) and water — classically about 2.5% iodine and 2.5% KI in alcohol-water. Acetone is not an ingredient of tincture of iodine at all. Among the options, acetone is the odd one out.