When CuSO4.5H2O is heated, the products formed are:
A
CuSO4.3H2O and CO2
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B
CuSO4.10H2Oand5H2O
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C
CuSO4and5H2O
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D
Cu(OH)2andH2SO4
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Solution
The correct option is CCuSO4and5H2O Hydrated copper sulphate (CuSO4.5H2O) is blue in colour. When it is heated, compound loses its water of crystallization. Hence, the colour of the compound changes from blue to white as it breaks apart to form anhydrous CuSO4 and H2O. The reaction involved is: