Question

When iodine is dissolved in aqueous potassium iodide product formed is?

Answer 1

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When KI and I2 react, the form KI3 as:

KI +  I2 -->KI3 

The shape of KI3 is determined as the triiodide ion I3- and K+ exist linearly.

Here, shape of triiodide ion is:

Total valance electrons = 3 x 7 + 1 =22

Bond pair = 2

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