About zinc oxide eugenol all are true except_______________?

Correct answer: D. Dehydrated ZnO reacts with dehydrated eugenol

  • A. ZnO is converted to Zn(OH)2
  • B. Reaction is autocatalytic
  • C. Water is the byproduct of reaction
  • D. Dehydrated ZnO reacts with dehydrated eugenol

Explanation

Zinc oxide eugenol requires moisture for its chelation reaction, producing zinc eugenolate and water; completely dehydrated ZnO and eugenol would not set normally. The conversion of ZnO through hydrated species and the autocatalytic nature of the reaction are compatible with the setting process.

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