Tincture of Iodine is an antiseptic solution of iodine in alcohol and water with a low concentration of iodine.
Consider the following statements about Tincture of Iodine : 1. It is an antiseptic solution. 2. Iodine is kept in alcohol-water mixture. 3. Concentration of iodine is very low. How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2022 · Topic: Food Preservation, Nutrition, Medicine, etc. (Chemistry of Common Medicines: Analgesics, Antipyretics, Antacids, Antiseptics, Disinfectants)
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