What is meant by “water of crystallisation” in a substance? Expla… - Vidyadip

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What is meant by “water of crystallisation” in a substance? Explain with an example

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The water molecules which form part of the structure of a crystal are called water of crystallization.
Example: CuS₄.5H₂O

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