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The increase in the solubility of iodine...

The increase in the solubility of iodine in an aqueous solution of potassium iodide is due to the formation of ___________ .

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The increase in the solulbility of iodine in an aqueous solution of potassium iodide to the formation of `KI_(3)`.
`KI+I_(2)rarr KI_(3)` or `I^(Θ)+I_(2)rarr I_(3)^(Θ)`
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  • When mercuric iodide is added to the aqueous solution of potassium iodide

    A
    freezing point is raised
    B
    freezing point is lowered
    C
    freezing point does not change
    D
    boiling point does not change

  • When mercuric iodide in added to the aqueous solution of potassium iodode

    A
    freezing point is lowered
    B
    freezing point is raised
    C
    boiling point is lowered
    D
    both (2) and (3)

  • When mercuric iodide is added to the aqueous solution of potassium iodide, the -

    A
    freezing point is raised
    B
    freezing point is lowered
    C
    freezing point does not change
    D
    boiling point does not change