Bordeaux used as a fungicide is a mixture of:

C u S O_{4} + C a (O H)_{2}

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C u S O_{4} + C u (O H)_{2}

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C u C O_{3} + C u (O H)_{2}

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C u O + C a O

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Solution

The correct option is B $C u S O_{4} + C a (O H)_{2}$
Bordeaux mixture (also called Bordo Mix) is a mixture of copper(II) sulfate $(C u S O_{4})$ and slaked lime $(C a (O H)_{2})$ used as a fungicide.

It is used in vineyards, fruit-farms and gardens to prevent infestations of downy mildew, powdery mildew and other fungi.

Option A is correct.

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