Question

The common name of Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate is________.
1. Green Vitriol
2. Blue Vitriol
3. white vitriol
4. oil of vitriol

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Green Vitriol

The correct answer is Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate.

• The chemical name of green vitriol is Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate.

• Green Vitriol:
  • Vitriol is a certain hydrated sulfate or sulfuric acid. 
  • Its chemical name is Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate.
  • Formula: FeSO₄.7H₂O
  • It is used in medicine to treat iron deficiency.

 

• Copper Sulphate is the chemical name of Blue Vitriol.
  • Formula: CuSO₄.5H₂O
  • It is used as an antiseptic agent, dyes, treatment of copper deficiency etc.
• Zinc Sulphate is the chemical name of white vitriol.
  • Formula: ZnSO₄:7H₂O
  • It is used as astringent, as a fungicide, and in wood and skin preservatives. 
• Sulphuric acid is known as the oil of vitriol.