What are the moles of water added to Potash alum called?

Water of evaporation

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Water of condensation

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Water oh hydration

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Water oh hydration
The 12 moles of water added to Potash alum is known as water of hydration.

They are required to form hydrates of a compound. Potash alum is also known as Potassium Aluminium sulphate dodecahydrate.

Hence the correct option is C.

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