Question

State True or False.

Addition and shaking of $I_2$ crystals turns $KBr$ solution violet.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The given statement is True.
Addition and then shaking of a crystal of $I_2$ turns KBr solution violet. Iodine has violet colour as it absorbs yellow light and transmits violet light.
Iodine cannot displace bromine from its salt solution. In-fact, bromine can displace iodine from its salt solution.
$B{r}_2+2I^{-}\to 2B{r}^{-}+I_2$