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The solubility of iodine in water increases in the presence ofA. AlcoholB. ChloroformC. sodium hydroxideD. potassium iodide

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Iodine has the least affinity for water and is only slightly soluble in it. However, it dissolves in `10%aq`. Solution of `KI` due to the formation of a complex ion i.e., `I_(3)^(-)`.
`I_(2)+KI hArr KI_(3)` or `I_(2)+I^(-) hArr I_(3)^(-)` (complex ion)


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