Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Why iodoform has appreciable antiseptic property?

lodoform produces I

_{2}

when it comes in contact with skin. Antiseptic property of iodine is due

to the liberation of I $_{2}$ not because of iodoform itself.

$C H l \to_{s k i n g}^{C o n t a c t w i t h} I_{2}$
$l o i d i n e l o d i n e$ (responsible for antiseptic property)