Question

Tincture of iodine is the common name for ______.

Options

• iodoform

• 2-iodopropane

• 2-3% iodine solution in alcohol-water

• iodobenzene

Answer 1

Tincture of iodine is the common name for 2-3% iodine solution in alcohol-water.

Explanation:

Tincture of iodine is usually 2-3% I₂ along with potassium iodide, dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and water.