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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Iodine (I2) is more soluble in toluene, a nonpolar solvent, than in water, a polar solvent. This suggests that iodine itself is nonpolar, as like dissolves like; nonpolar substances tend to be more soluble in nonpolar solvents.

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

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