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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following correctly represents copper sulphate pentahydrate?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Chemical formula of copper sulphate pentahydrate 
Copper sulphate pentahydrate contains 
that is 5 water of crystallisation. The 5 molecules of water present in the crystal framework of the molecule where four water molecules are coordinated to 
while one is hydrogen bonded 
The copper (II) is bound to four water molecules and two oxygen atoms from two sulphate ions in octahedral geometry.
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