JAMB Chemistry 2007 Question 8

Question 8

Halogens

The tincture of iodine means iodine dissolved in

  1. A.ethanol
  2. B.bromine chloride
  3. C.chlorine water
  4. D.water.
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Answer: A (ethanol)

Explanation

A tincture is a solution in alcohol; tincture of iodine is iodine dissolved in ethanol, used as an antiseptic.