Which one of the given is commonly known as blue vitriol and is used as a fungicide?

Potassium nitrate

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Copper sulphate

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Sodium carbonate

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Sodium chloride

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Solution

The correct option is B

Copper sulphate

Copper in copper sulphate binds to proteins in fungi and algae. This damages the cells causing them to leak and die.

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