The formula of Plaster of Paris is
- ACaSO4
- B(CaSO4)2.H2O
- CCaSO4.H2O
- DCaSO4.2H2O
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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.