Q. The chemical used for destroying Fungi in water tanks is

A
Copper sulphate
B
Magnesium sulphate
C
Zinc sulphate
D
Nitric acid
Solution:
  • Older names for this compound include blue vitriol, bluestone, the vitriol of copper, and Roman vitriol.
  • Copper sulfate pentahydrate is a fungicide. However, some fungi are capable of adapting to elevated levels of copper ions.
  • Mixed with lime it is called Bordeaux mixture and used to control fungus on grapes, melons, and other berries.
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