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The colour of light absobed by an aqueou...

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

A

orange-red

B

blue-green

C

yellow

D

violet

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The correct Answer is:
A
The aqueous solution of `CuSO_(4)` consists of the complex `[Cu(H_(2)O)_(4)]^(2+)` ion which absorbs in orange-red region and impart deep blue colouration to the solution.
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