When chlorine is bubbled in a potassium iodide (KI) solution, a color change occurs due to the oxidation of iodide ions (I⁻) to iodine (I₂). This process results in the formation of molecular iodine, which imparts a characteristic brown color to the solution. The reaction showcases the ability of chlorine, a strong oxidizing agent, to displace iodine from the iodide ion. The visual shift from colorless to brown indicates the presence of free iodine in the solution.
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