GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Blue vitriol is ____
A
copper Sulphate
B
Iron sulphate
C
Calcium sulphate
D
sodium Sulphate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Copper sulfate, also known asblue vitriol, Salzburg vitriol, Roman vitriol, blue copperas, or bluestone, is a chemical compound comprised of Copper, Sulphur and Oxygen whose formula is CuSO4. Copper Sulphate is an odorless crystalline substance, electricblue in color, highly toxic, and not safe to work with.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cupric sulfate, CuSO4, commonly known as blue vitriol, is the most important salt of copper. It usually crystallizes as CuSO4 ยท 5H2O and has a bright blue colour. It is prepared by the treatment of copper oxides with sulfuric acid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final Answer: Hydrated copper sulfate is blue vitriol.

Detailed explanation-4: -The chemical formula of blue vitriol or Cu (II) sulphate pentahydrate is CuSO4. 5H2O. Blue vitriol is a very useful compound. It is used as an analytical reagent, herbicide, or fungicide, and even as battery electrolytes.

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