S Block Elements Question 158

Question: Portland cement is manufactured by using

[CPMT 1986]

Options:

A) Lime stone, clay and sand

B) Lime stone, gypsum and sand

C) Lime stone, gypsum and alumina

D) Lime stone, clay and gypsum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Lime stone - $ CaCO_3 $ Clay - silica and alumina Gypsum - $ CaSO_4.2H_2O $