Copper sulphate crystals available in the market are blue coloured crystals. By careful heating, they turn to white colour. Which one of the following is responsible for the blue colour?

  1. A. Oxygen
  2. B. Nitrogen
  3. C. Water
  4. D. Hydrogen

Correct Answer: C. Water

Explanation

The blue colour of copper sulphate crystals is due to the presence of water of crystallization. Heating removes this water, turning the crystals into anhydrous white powder.

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