The number of water molecules not coordinated to copper ion directly in C u S O 4 · 5 H 2 O , is

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The number of water molecules not coordinated to copper ion directly in

C u S O_{4} \cdot 5 H_{2} O,

is

Chemistryd and f Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)

Options:

A $4$
B $2$
C $1$
D $3$

Solution:

1986 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is:

1

In

C u S O_{4} \cdot 5 H_{2} O, 4 H_{2} O

molecules are directly attached to the

C u

atom while one is present as the water of crystallisation.

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