The aqueous solution of copper (II) sulphate is slowly hydrolysed forming basic copper sulphate whose chemical composition is:
A
CuSO4⋅Cu(OH)2
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B
CuSO4⋅CuO
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C
CuSO4⋅Cu(OH)2⋅CuO
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D
[Cu(H2O)4]SO4⋅H2O
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Solution
The correct option is ACuSO4⋅Cu(OH)2 The aqueous solution of copper (II) sulphate is slowly hydrolyzed forming basic copper sulphate whose chemical composition is CuSO4⋅Cu(OH)2 2CuSO4+2H2O→CuSO4⋅Cu(OH)2+2H++SO2−4