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

Ten

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Four

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

One

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Five

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Five
The water of crystallization is the fixed number of water molecules in one formula unit of X. Thus, in case of ${CuSO}_{4} . 5 H_{2} O$ , there are five water molecules.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

{CuSO}_{4} . 5 H_{2} O

{CuSO}_{4} . 5 H_{2} O

If $X$ = $2 {CuSO}_{4} .10 H_{2} O$ . How many water molecules are present in one formulae unit of X?

How many molecules of water of crystallisation (per formula unit) are present in :

(a) copper sulphate crystals ?

(b) washing soda ?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program