Final answer:
The correct option is a). The term that describes a complex of iodine and alcohol is an iodophor, specifically povidone-iodine, which is used as an effective antiseptic.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term that describes a complex of iodine and alcohol is a. iodophor. An iodophor is a compound in which iodine is complex to an organic molecule, enhancing the stability and efficacy of iodine as a disinfectant. One commonly used iodophor is povidone-iodine, which includes a wetting agent that releases iodine relatively slowly and is marketed under the brand name Betadine. Betadine is effectively employed as an antiseptic, particularly for pre-surgical hand scrubbing by medical personnel and for topical antisepsis of a patient's skin.