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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

What is the formula of Green vitriol?

Options:

CuSO4.5H2O

Na2S2O3.5H2O

FeSO4.7H2O

ZnSO4.7H2O

Correct Answer:

FeSO4.7H2O

Explanation:

The chemical name of green vitriol is ferrous sulfate or iron(II) sulfate. It is also known as COPPERAS. It is most commonly encountered as the blue-green heptahydrate. The molecular formula of green vitriol is FeSO4.7H2O. This is the most common form of blue-green heptahydrate.
Green vitriol is extensively used in the textile industries as well as metallurgical industries along with some other purposes. Green vitriol is an odorless compound. It can exist in powder as well as in crystal form. It can easily dissolve in water; its solubility is very high. This compound is paramagnetic.