State two important uses of following non -metal
Iodine

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Part I - About Iodine
Iodine is a crystalline solid possesses sing brownish-grey coloration
Iodine is insoluble in water , but soluble in organic solvents.
Part II - Uses
Sodium iodide in salt extract is used in manufacture of common salt. It is used so that the normal functioning of body is maintained and iodine deficiency is recovered.
Iodine is used in preparation of iodoform which is used in medicine.

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