Which of the following precipitate is formed when copper sulphate is treated with sodium hydroxide solution?

see full answer

High-Paying Jobs That Even AI Can’t Replace — Through JEE/NEET

🎯 Hear from the experts why preparing for JEE/NEET today sets you up for future-proof, high-income careers tomorrow.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Copper Hydroxide

Sodium Sulphate

Sodium Hydroxide

None of the above

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

When copper sulphate is treated with sodium hydroxide the compound of blue colour that forms is called copper hydroxide precipitate.
Copper sulphate reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a blue precipitate of copper hydroxide and sodium sulphate. It is a double displacement reaction and is also called a precipitation reaction due to the formation of a blue precipitate called copper hydroxide. The reaction can be shown as follows:

CuS O_{4} (s) + 2 NaOH (l) \to Cu (OH)_{2} ↓ + {Na}_{2} S O_{4} (l)

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Online Course for IIT JEE

Best Online Course for NEET

Best Online Course for CBSE

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Online Course for IIT JEE

Best Online Course for NEET

Best Online Course for CBSE