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The solubility of iodine in water increases in the presence ofA. AlcoholB. ChloroformC. Sodium hydroxideD. Potassium trichloride

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Iodine has the least affinity for water and is only slightly soluble in it. However it is dissolved in 10% aqueous solution of Kl due to formation of complex ion i.e. `I_3^-` .
`I_2 + Kl hArr Kl_3 or I_2 + I^(-) hArr I_3^(-)` (Complex)


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