Write equation for the reaction that will take place when copper sulphate solution is added to sodium hydroxide solution.

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When copper sulphate is added to sodium hydroxide solution, it reacts to form pale blue precipitate of cupric hydroxide.

${CuSO}_{4} + 2 NaOH \overset{}{\to} Cu (OH)_{2} + {Na}_{2} {SO}_{4} Copper sulphate Sodium Cupric hydroxide (Blue) hydroxide (Pale blue ppt)$

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Write equation for the reaction that will take place when copper sulphate solution is added to sodium hydroxide solution.

When copper sulphate is added to sodium hydroxide solution, it reacts to form pale blue precipitate of cupric hydroxide. CuSO4 + 2NaOH → Cu(OH)2 + Na2SO4Copper sulphate Sodium Cupric hydroxide (Blue) hydroxide (Pale blue ppt)

When copper sulphate is added to sodium hydroxide solution, it reacts to form pale blue precipitate of cupric hydroxide.

${CuSO}_{4} + 2 NaOH \overset{}{\to} Cu (OH)_{2} + {Na}_{2} {SO}_{4} Copper sulphate Sodium Cupric hydroxide (Blue) hydroxide (Pale blue ppt)$