S Block Elements Question 192

Question: The number of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of paris respectively are

[Pb. PMT 1999]

Options:

A) 1/2 and 2

B) 2 and ½

C) 2 and 1

D) 5 and 2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CaSO_4.2H_2O $ - Gypsum $ CaSO_4.\frac{1}{2}H_2O $ - Plaster of paris