Question

Water is of how many types in hydrated salt?

(a) 1

(b) 5

(c) 4

(d) 3

This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This interesting question is from Hydrogen topic in chapter Hydrogen of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) 5

To explain I would say: In hydrated salt, there are five types of water. The five types of water in hydrated salt are i. coordinated water, ii. hydrogen bonded water, iii. lattice water, iv. clathrate water and v. zeolite water.