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Aqueous solution of CuSO(4).5H(2)O chang...

Aqueous solution of `CuSO_(4).5H_(2)O` changes blue litmus paper to red due to

A

Presence of `Cu^(++)` ions

B

Presence of `SO_(4)^(--)` ions

C

Hydrolysis taking place

D

Reduction taking place

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C
Hydrolysis of `Cu^(2+)` produces `H^(+)` ions in solution .
`Cu^(2+) +2H_(2)O to Cu(OH)_(2)+2H^(+)`
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