Discover the Molecular Formula of CuSO4•xH2O - Is it CuSO4•5H2O?"

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The molecular formula of CuSO4•xH2O is definitively CuSO4•5H2O, identifying it as copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate. This conclusion is supported by the chemical composition of the hydrated form, confirming that five water molecules are associated with each copper (II) sulfate unit.

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what is the molecuar formula of CuSO4•xH2O?

would it be CuSO4•5H2O?
 
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Yes, the hydrated form is copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate, CuSO4•5H2O.
 
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