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Question

Which of the following compounds is known as white vitriol?

$ZnSO _{4} \cdot 7 H _{2} O$

$CaCO _{4} \cdot 2 H _{2} O$

$Na _{2} SO _{4} \cdot 7 H _{2} O$

$MgSO _{4} \cdot 7 H _{2} O$

Answer

$ZnSO _{4} \cdot 7 H _{2} O$

Explanation

Solution

White vitriol $: ZnSO _{4} . 7 H _{2} O$ It is prepared by reacting zinc with dilute sulphuric acid. $Zn + H _{2} SO _{4} \rightarrow ZnSO _{4}+ H _{2}$

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