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Tincture of iodine is an antiseptic for fresh wounds. It is a dilute solution of elemental iodine, which does not contain ________.

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Tincture of iodine is an antiseptic for fresh wounds. It is a dilute solution of elemental iodine, which does not contain ________.


1). Water
2). Acetone
3). Alcohol
4). Potassium Iodide


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The answer is acetone.

  • Tincture of Iodine is an antiseptic liquid whose ingredients are iodine, potassium iodide, water and alcohol.
  • Tincture of Iodine can also be used for water purification.

Note: It is also referred as Weak Iodine solution and it can destroy both bacteria and viruses.

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