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The solubility of iodine in water increa...

The solubility of iodine in water increases in the presence of

A

Alcohol

B

Chloroform

C

Sodium hydroxide

D

Potassium iodide.

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The correct Answer is:
D
This is due to the formation of `I_3^-` ion.
`KI + I_2 hArr KI_3 or I_2 + I^(-) to I_3`
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