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    The chemical formula of plaster of paris is

    CaSO4. 5H2O

    Incorrect Answer

    2CaSO4. H2O

    Incorrect Answer

    (CaSO4). 2H2O

    Incorrect Answer

    CaSO4.1/2H2O

    Correct Answer
    Explanation:

    The chemical name of plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate because half molecule of water is attached with calcium sulphate.

    • The chemical formula of plaster of Paris is CaSO4.1/2H2O.

    • Plaster of paris is a white powder.

    • It is used for many purposes like making toys,immobilizing the fractured bones.

    • The compound plaster of Paris is prepared by heating gypsum at 120 degree celcius and is better known as calcium sulfate hemihydrate.

    Hence option 4th is correct.


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