Solubility of iodine in water may be increased by adding

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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