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Question
Select the correct answer from the choice given in the options.
An anhydrate of a heptahydrate salt _____.
Options
Cu(N03)2
Ca(NO3)2
FeSO4
CaSO4
Solution
An anhydrate of a heptahydrate salt FeSO4
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