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The chemical name of "Plaster of Paris" commonly used for setting broken bones is – |
A. | Calcium nitrate |
B. | Calcium sulphate |
C. | Calcium carbonate |
D. | Calcium chloride |
Answer» B. Calcium sulphate | |
Explanation: Plaster of Paris is the common name of Calcium Sulphate hemihydrate, with chemical formula: CaSO4.1/2H2O. Plaster of Paris is produced by heating gypsum to about 150°C. |
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