During the layer test for halogens, excess chlorine water is added to a mixture containing ions and chloroform. The initial violet color of the organic layer completely disappears upon excess addition

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During the layer test for halogens, excess chlorine water is added to a mixture containing $I^-$ ions and chloroform. The initial violet color of the organic layer completely disappears upon excess addition. This is chemically due to the formation of:

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Correct answer: C. Chlorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine. Initially, oxidizes to (giving the violet layer). When excess is added, it further oxidizes the elemental iodine into iodic acid (), which is colorless.

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