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Total number of coordinate bonds present in `CuSO_(4).5H_(2)O` is

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4

`CuSO_4.5H_2O` has ionic, covalent, coordinate and hydrogen bonds as shown below

Note that four `H_2O` molecules are linked to `Cu^(2+)` cation by coordinate bonds whereas fifth `H_2O` molecule is linked by hydrogen bonds between coordinated `H_2O` molecules and sulphate ion.
No. of coordinate bonds present = 4.
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