Ammonium Hydroxide is first added in a small quantity and then in excess to a solution of copper sulfate.
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Solution
On adding Ammonium hydroxide () in a small amount in a solution of Copper sulfate, Ammonium sulfate () and Copper hydroxide ()is formed which is blue in color.
Copper hydroxide of blue color dissolves in excess of ammonium hydroxide and forms a deep blue solution.