Heating of _______________ to 120°C, produces plaster of paris ?

Correct answer: B. Gypsum

  • A. Blue vitriol
  • B. Gypsum
  • C. Calcium silicate
  • D. Calcium sulphate

Explanation

Gypsum, CaSO4·2H2O, loses part of its water of crystallisation on heating near 120°C and forms plaster of Paris, CaSO4·½H2O. Calcium sulphate alone is too broad because gypsum is the hydrated starting material.

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