alleryStart learning →A salt loses all its crystal water, with no further breakdown. The residue is?
AA metal carbonate
BA metal oxide
CAn anhydrous salt
DA metal hydroxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An anhydrous salt
Removing the water of crystallisation leaves the water-free, or anhydrous, salt under the stated conditions.
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