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Tranquilisers and antiseptics
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Tincture of iodine is a 2-3 percent solution of iodine in
A
chloroform
B
an alcohol-water mixture
C
pure water only
D
benzene
Answer: B
Tincture of iodine is prepared by dissolving iodine in a mixture of ethanol and water. It is applied to wounds as an antiseptic.
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