What would you see- when a crystal of CuSO 4 -5 H 2 O is placed in concentrated sulphuric acid- Give reason to explain your observation-

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Introduction to Sulphuric Acid

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What would you see, when a crystal of CuSO₄.5H₂O is placed in concentrated sulphuric acid? Give reason to explain your observation.

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When a crystal of CuSO₄.5H₂O is placed in concentrated sulphuric acid, the water of crystallisation is lost due to dehydration and anhydrous copper sulphate is obtained. As a result, the blue colour of the crystal changes to white.

The balanced chemical reaction is given below:

CuSO₄.5H₂O + H₂SO₄ → CuSO₄ + H₂SO₄.5H₂O

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What would you see, when a crystal of CuSO4.5H2O is placed in concentrated sulphuric acid? Give reason to explain your observation.

What would you see, when a crystal of CuSO₄.5H₂O is placed in concentrated sulphuric acid? Give reason to explain your observation.