The paste of a white material in water is used to maintain a fractured bone fixed in place The white...........

General Science (CDS) Chemistry

The paste of a white material in water is used to maintain a fractured bone fixed in place. The white material used is called

bleaching powder

plaster of Paris

powder of zinc oxide

lime powder

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Explanation:

Plaster of Paris Also called P.O.P is made by calcining gypsum. It gets hardens when moistened and allowed to dry slowly. It came in orthopaedics use in 1852. It does not produce allergies. It has widely become popular in orthopaedics as it sets quickly. It is a perfect solution to prevent pain caused due to fractures as it immobilises the movement.