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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 $\left[ Cu \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}\right] SO _{4}$. In water it gives two ions, $\left[ Cu \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}\right]^{2+}$ and $SO _{4}^{2-}$
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Concepts Used:

Applications of Coordination Compounds

There are three applications of coordination compounds:

  1. Zinc-complex enzymes like carbonic anhydrase important to buffering reactions in blood. 
  2. Copper-complex enzymes important to iron storage and producing pigments in hair, skin, and eyes. 
  3. Nickel-complex enzymes as part of the enzymes urease and hydrogenase