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The number of ions formed when cuprammonium sulphate is dissolved in water is

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The Correct Option is C

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Cuprammonium salt is [Cu(NH3)4]SO4\left[ Cu \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}\right] SO _{4}. In water it gives two ions, [Cu(NH3)4]2+\left[ Cu \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}\right]^{2+} and SO42SO _{4}^{2-}
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