Question

A salt $X$ is prepared by the complete neutralization of $Cu(OH{)}_2$ with $H_{2}S{O}_4$. $X$ is:

• A. common salt
• B. epsom salt
• C. chile saltpeter
• D. normal salt

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

normal salt

Normal salt, It will form copper sulphate which is a normal salt. Cupric hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid to form copper(II) sulphate and water.

Common salt is the common name of sodium chloride, Epsom salt is magnesium sulphate and chile saltpetre is sodium nitrate.