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Question
What would you see, when a crystal of CuSO4.5H2O is placed in concentrated sulphuric acid? Give reason to explain your observation.
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Solution
When crystals of CuSO4.5H2O is placed in concentrated sulphuric acid, it removes the water of crystallization of hydrated salt and renders them anhydrous. Its colour change to white.
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