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Aqueous solution of copper sulphate is acidic . Why?

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Aqueous solution of copper sulphate

​is acidic in nature, as when copper sulphate on dissolving with water, following chemical reaction takes place :

CuSO4 + 2 H2O ====> Cu(OH)2 + H2 SO4

​As we can see, copper hydroxide and sulphuric acid is generated in this chemical reaction.Copper hydroxide is a weak base whereas sulphuric acid is a very strong acid which results into increase in acidity of the solution.

Thus, the aqueous solution of copper sulphate is acidic in nature.

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