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The solubility of iodine in water may be increased by addingA. Potassium iodideB. ChloroformC. Carbon disulphideD. Sodium thiosulphate

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Adding KI to water increases the solubility of `I_2` in water. This is due to the formation of polyhalide `I_3^-` ion.
`KI(aq) + I_2(s) to overset(+)(K)I_3^(-)(aq)`


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