Question

Which among the following is used in the preparation of an antiseptic solution?
(A)Iodine chloride
(B)Potassium Nitrate
(C)Iodine
(D)Potassium Chloride

Answer 1

Hint :Antiseptics are chemical compounds which are antimicrobial when they are applied to living tissues they inhibit or slow down the multiplication rate of microorganisms. Antiseptics are majorly used in treatment of infections.

Complete Step By Step Answer:
Iodine is used in preparation of antiseptics, which is ‘Tincture of iodine’ or weak iodine that contains two –seven percent of Iodine mixed with ethanol, water, some potassium or sodium iodide..
Uses of antiseptics: It helps in curing skin infections like minor cuts and wounds. Used in operations to clean the skin before operation to kill unwanted microorganisms.
Some natural antiseptics are ginger, ginger, clove, oregano oil, lemon acid also acts as antiseptic and natural bleach.
Potassium nitrate is a strong ionic compound and is mainly used as fertilizer.
Iodine chloride is useful in preparation of organic compounds.
Potassium Chloride is mainly used as a supplement of potassium to maintain its level in blood.
Option (C) is correct.

Note :
disinfectant and antiseptic are two different terms as they differ in concentration of substance present. Disinfectants may not kill microorganisms but helps to do so, they also are not so powerful to kill all types of microbes. They are mainly used in sprays to disinfect non-living objects and they have a wide application in hospitals for cleaning surfaces.