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Question
From the formula listed below, choose one, in the following case, corresponding to the salt having the given description:
AgCl, CuCO3, CuSO4.5H2O, KNO3, NaCl, NaHSO4, Pb(NO3)2, ZnCO3, ZnSO4.7H2O.
On treating with concentrated sulphuric acid, this salt changes from blue to white.
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Solution
CuSO4.5H2O
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| A | |
| B | |
| C | |
| D | |
| E |
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