Consider the following statements about Tincture of Iodine:<br>1. It is an antiseptic solution.<br>2. Iodine is kept in alcohol-water mixture.<br>3. Concentration of iodine is very low.<br>How many of the above statements is/are <strong>correct</strong>?
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3 ✓
- D. None
Correct Answer: C. 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Tincture of iodine is a weak (typically 2-7%) solution of elemental iodine dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and water, widely used as an antiseptic.
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