Identify the physical state of the solute in blue vitriol $(C u S O_{4} . 5 H_{2} O) .$

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Definition of solute
The substance which present is lesser amount is a solution is called solute.
The chemical formula of Blue vitriol is $C u S O_{4} . 5 H_{2} O$
In blue vitriol , copper sulphate is the solute which is present in solid state.
Water is the solvent in liquid state.
Hence blue vitriol is a solution of solid in liquid .

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(C u S O_{4} \cdot 5 H_{2} O)

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