Iodine is insoluble in water but soluble in KI solution. Explain.

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I2 is a non-polar covalent compound and thus insoluble in water. In aqueous solution of KI, I2 forms a complex compound KI3. Which is ionic in nature and soluble in water.

KI + I2 + KI3 (water soluble complex)

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