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Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallisation?

A
Blue vitriol
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Baking soda
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Washing soda
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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).

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