Which compound is not considered to be a hydrate? A)[Mg(H₂O)₆](ClO₄)₂ B)[Al(H₂O)₆]Cl₃ C)CuSO₄ ∙ H₂O D)HOClO₂

Name: Which compound is not considered to be a hydrate? A)[Mg(H 2 O) 6 ](ClO 4 ) 2 B)[Al(H 2 O) 6 ]Cl 3 C)CuSO 4 ∙ H 2 O D)HOClO 2
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The compound in option D, HOClO, does not contain any water molecules and therefore cannot be considered a hydrate. The other options all contain water molecules and can be considered hydrates.

Which Compound Is Not Considered to Be a Hydrate