Identify the Formula for Copper (II) Sulfate Pentahydrate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Identify the formula for copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate.

• A) Cu₂SO₃^∙H₅
• B) Cu₂S^∙H₂O
• C) CuS^∙5H₂O
• D) (CuSO₄)₅
• E) CuSO₄^∙5H₂O

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