Chemistry PYQ 218 of 291 · Everyday Chemistry

The formula of Plaster of Paris is

  1. ACaSO4
  2. B(CaSO4)2.H2O
  3. CCaSO4.H2O
  4. DCaSO4.2H2O

42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

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Correct answer: (b) (CaSO4)2.H2O

Explanation

Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate, CaSO₄·½H₂O: one molecule of water for every two of calcium sulphate.

Written in whole numbers, that is (CaSO₄)₂·H₂O. CaSO₄·2H₂O is gypsum, from which it is made.

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