Gradual addition of potassium iodide solution to an aqueous solution of Bi(NO3)3 initially produces a dark brown precipitate which dissolves in excess of KI to give a clear yellow solution. This yellow colour is due to the formation of:
A
KIO3
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B
KI3
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C
BiI3
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D
K2[BiI5]
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Solution
The correct option is CKI3 The hydrolysis of Bi(NO3)3 generates nitric acid. Bi(NO3)3+H2O→[Bi(OH)(NO3)2]+HNO3 Nitric acid oxidizes KI to iodine. 2HNO3→H2O+2NO2+[O]2KI+H2O+[O]→2KOH+I2 Iodine reacts with potassium iodide to form KI3 which gives rise to yellow colour. I2+KI→KI3(Yellow)