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The 'Blue Vitriol' is the common name for:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Copper Sulphate
  2. Sodium Hydroxide
  3. Ferrous Sulphate
  4. Magnesium Sulphate

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Copper Sulphate

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: (A) Copper Sulphate 📚 Explanation: Blue Vitriol is the common name for the hydrated form of Copper Sulphate (CuSO4·5H2O). It is known for its bright blue crystals and is widely used in agriculture as a fungicide and in industrial processes like electroplating. Ferrous Sulphate is known as 'Green Vitriol', while Zinc Sulphate is 'White Vitriol'.