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Question : The chemical name of ''Plaster of Paris" commonly used for setting broken bones is

Option 1: Calcium nitrate

Option 2: Calcium sulphate

Option 3: Calcium carbonate

Option 4: Calcium chloride


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Correct Answer: Calcium sulphate


Solution : The correct option is calcium sulphate.

Plaster of Paris is a substance made of calcium sulphate hemihydrate. Plaster of Paris reacts chemically with water to create calcium sulphate dihydrate, which hardens over time and can be used for setting and casting broken bones.

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