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Question
State one relevant observation for given reactions:
Action of concentrated Sulphuric acid on hydrated copper sulfate
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Solution
Concentrated sulphuric acid removes water of crystallization from blue-colored hydrated copper sulfate to form white anhydrous copper sulfate.
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