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The chemical name of “Plaster of Paris” commonly used for setting broken bones is
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- Calcium nitrate
- Calcium sulphate
- Calcium carbonate
- Calcium chloride
- Calcium nitrate
Correct Option: B
Plaster of Paris is the common name of Calcium Sulphate hemihydrate, with chemical formula: CaSO4.1/2H2O. Plaster of Paris is produced by heating gypsum to about 150°C.