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The colour of light absobed by an aqueous solution of `CuSO_4` is

A

Orange red

B

Blute green

C

Yellow

D

Violet

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`CuSO_4` (i.e., `Cu^(2+)` ions) absorbs orange red colour from visible light and gives complimentary blue colour.
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