Iodine, I₂, Is Very Slightly Soluble in Water, a Polar

question 14

Multiple Choice

Iodine, I₂, is very slightly soluble in water, a polar solvent, but quite soluble in toluene, a nonpolar solvent. What can be inferred about the nature of the I₂ molecule?

• A)It is ionic.
• B)It is polar.
• C)It is nonpolar.
• D)Nothing can be inferred.

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