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CuSO(4).5H(2)O is blue in colour while C...

`CuSO_(4).5H_(2)O` is blue in colour while `CuSO_(4)` is colourless. Why ?

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To understand why `CuSO4.5H2O` is blue in color while `CuSO4` is colorless, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Compounds - We have two compounds: `CuSO4.5H2O` (copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate) and `CuSO4` (copper(II) sulfate). ### Step 2: Analyze the Presence of Water - In `CuSO4.5H2O`, there are five water molecules associated with each copper sulfate unit. In `CuSO4`, there are no water molecules present. ...
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