If compound X is $C u S O_{4} . 5 H_{2} O$ , how many water molecules are present in one formula unit of X?

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Solution

The correct option is C 5
The water of crystallization is the fixed number of water molecules in one formula unit of X. Thus in this case, it is 5.

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