Question

Assertion and Reasoning

Q11 Assertion(A): Copper sulphate crystals are always wet due to the presence of water molecules in them. Reason(R): Copper sulphate crystals contain water of crystallisation. *
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Answer 1

Answer:

The given statement is false. Copper sulphate is not wet. It is an hydrated salt, as it contains water molecules. Presence of water molecules imparts blue colour to it, thus it is also called as Blue vitriol.