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

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Science

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CDS-II

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{'iodine': [2, 1, 1, 1], 'elemental iodine': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tincture': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'potassium iodide': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'antiseptic': [1, 0, 0, 2], 'acetone': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'fresh wounds': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'dilute solution': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'alcohol': [0, 0, 1, 1]}

The correct answer is option 2 - acetone.

Tincture of iodine is a commonly used antiseptic for treating fresh wounds. It is a dilute solution of elemental iodine. However, it is important to note that tincture of iodine does not simply contain water.

Option 1 - Water: While water may be a component of the tincture, it is not the only ingredient. Tincture of iodine is usually a mixture of iodine, which is a solid element, and a solvent.

Option 2 - Acetone: This is the correct answer. Acetone is commonly used as a solvent in tincture of iodine. It helps to dissolve the elemental iodine and create a dilute solution.

Option 3 - Alcohol: While alcohol is often used as a disinfectant, it is not typically a component of tincture of iodine. Alcohol is more commonly used in other antiseptic solutions.

Option 4 - Potassium iodide: Potassium iodide is not a component of tincture of iodine. However, it is used in some iodine-based medications.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2 - acetone, which is the solvent used in