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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:

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KIO3
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KI3
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BiI3
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K2[BiI5]
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Solution

The correct option is C KI3
The hydrolysis of Bi(NO3)3 generates nitric acid.
Bi(NO3)3+H2O[Bi(OH)(NO3)2]+HNO3
Nitric acid oxidizes KI to iodine.
2HNO3H2O+2NO2+[O]2KI+H2O+[O]2KOH+I2
Iodine reacts with potassium iodide to form KI3 which gives rise to yellow colour.
I2+KIKI3(Yellow)
Hence, option C is correct.

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