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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

What is tincture of iodine and what is it used for?

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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Tincture of iodine is 2-3% solution of iodine in alcohol and water.
Use : It is used as a powerful antiseptic and applied on wounds to kill and prevent growth of micro-organisms.

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