Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallisation?
A
Blue vitriol
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B
Baking soda
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C
Washing soda
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D
Gypsum
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Solution
The correct option is C Baking soda Blue vitriol is copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate (CuSO4.5H2O). Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate without any water of crystallisation (NaHCO3). Washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na2CO3.10H2O). Gypsum is a mineral composed of calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4.2H2O).