Addition of $KI$ accelerates the hydrolysis of primary alkyl halides because

  • A
    $KI$ is soluble in organic solvents
  • B
    the iodide ion is a weak base and a poor leaving group
  • C
    the iodide ion is a strong base
  • D
    the iodide ion is a powerful nucleophile as well as a good leaving group

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