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1.245 g sample of CuSO4.xH2O dissolved in water and excess of H2S was passed. The filtrate contains liberated H2SO4 which requires 20 ml N/2NaOH solutions for neutralization. Calculate the value of x?
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Options:
  • A 3
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 5
Solution:
1418 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 5
M eq. of CuSO 4 × xH 2 O= M eq. H 2 SO 4 = M eq. NaOH
M eq. CuSO 4 = M eq. NaOH
10 3 ×wt. Mol.mass ×v.f.=N×V
1.245 M ×2× 10 3 = 4 20 ×2
M=1.245×2× 10 3 ×10
M=249
Molecular weight of CuSO4.xH2O=63.5+32+64+18x
=159.5+18x
249 = 159.5 + 18x
So, x = 5.

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