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When ferrous sulphate (FeSO4) solution combines with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), the chemical change is identified by the .

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formation of gas
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formation of ppt
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absoprtion of heat
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The correct option is B formation of ppt
When sodium hydroxide is added to ferrous sulphate solution, a dirty green coloured precipitate (ppt) of ferrous hydroxide, Fe(OH)2, is formed.

This confirms that a chemical change, i.e., a chemical reaction has occurred.
FeSO4(aq)+2NaOH(aq)Na2SO4(aq)+Fe(OH)2(s)

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