Question:

$CuSO_4.5H_2O$ is a

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • solution of solid in a liquid
  • solution of liquid in a solid
  • salt of $CuSO_4$ and water
  • co ordination compound of copper sulphatewith water molecules
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

$[Cu(H_2O)_4]SO_4.H_2O$. It contains four water molecules coordinated to the central metal atom $i.e.$, copper while fifth water molecule is hydrogen bonded to sulphate ion.
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Solutions

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components in which the particle size is smaller than 1 nm.

For example, salt and sugar is a good illustration of a solution. A solution can be categorized into several components.

Types of Solutions:

The solutions can be classified into three types:

  • Solid Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Solid-state.
  • Liquid Solutions- In these solutions, the solvent is in a Liquid state.
  • Gaseous Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Gaseous state.

On the basis of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent, solutions are divided into the following types:

  1. Unsaturated Solution- A solution in which more solute can be dissolved without raising the temperature of the solution is known as an unsaturated solution.
  2. Saturated Solution- A solution in which no solute can be dissolved after reaching a certain amount of temperature is known as an unsaturated saturated solution.
  3. Supersaturated Solution- A solution that contains more solute than the maximum amount at a certain temperature is known as a supersaturated solution.