A technician must isolate iodine (I ) from a mixture that also contains potassium…

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Problem

A technician must isolate iodine (I2_2) from a mixture that also contains potassium nitrate (KNO3_3). Which solvent should be selected to preferentially dissolve the iodine while leaving the salt largely undissolved? (a) water (b) acetone (c) hexane (d) methanol

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