An aqueous solution of a halogen salt of potassium reacts with the same halogen $X_2$ to give $KX_3$,a brown-coloured solution,in which the halogen exists as the $X_3^-$ ion,$X_2$ acts as a Lewis acid,and $X^-$ acts as a Lewis base. The halogen $X$ is:

  • A
    chlorine
  • B
    bromine
  • C
    iodine
  • D
    fluorine

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