Q. Which of the following is called white vitriol?
A) ${ZnCl}_{2}$
B) ${MgSO}_{4}\ .7H_{2}O$
C) $Al_{2}\left( {SO}_{4} \right)_{3}$
D) ${ZnSO}_{4}.7H_{2}O$
Explanation
(d)
Zinc sulphate hepta hydrate $(ZnSO_{4}.7H_{2}O)$ is called white vitriol. When it is heated with barium sulphide, it forms a white pigment lithopone.
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