Solubility of iodine in water may be increased by adding

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Solubility of iodine in water may be increased by adding

Options

(a) chloroform
(b) potassium iodide
(c) carbon disulphide
(d) sodium thiosulphte

Correct Answer:

potassium iodide

Explanation:

The solubility of I₂ in water increases by the addition of KI due to formation of polyhalide ion, i.e. I⁻₃. KI + I₂ → KI₃.

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Topics: P Block Elements in Group 15 (89)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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