JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2001

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    Which of the following is the best scientific method to test the presence of water in a liquid?

    A)  Use of anhydrous copper sulphate

    B)  Use of litmus paper

    C)  Taste

    D)  Smell

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Anhydrous copper sulphate is white in colour. It readily absorbs moisture to give hydrated copper sulphate (\[CuS{{O}_{4}}.5{{H}_{2}}O,\]blue vitriol) which is blue. Thus even a trace of moisture can be identified by using anhydrous\[CuS{{O}_{4}}.\]


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