Light green crystals of ferrous sulphate lose water molecules and turn brown on exposure to air. This is due to its oxidation to:

  • A
    $Fe_2O_3$
  • B
    $Fe_2O_3 \cdot H_2O$
  • C
    $Fe(OH)SO_4$
  • D
    $Fe_2O_3 + FeO$

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