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The ( F ⁻ )ions make the enamel on teeth much harder by converting hydroxyapatite (the enamel on the surface of teeth) into much harder fluoroapatite having the formula.
Options
- A( [3 ( Ca ₃ ( PO ₄ )₂ ) Ca ( OH )₂ ] )
- B( [3 ( Ca ₃ ( PO ₄ )₃ ) CaF ₂ ] )
- C( [3 ( Ca ₂ ( PO ₄ )₂ ) Ca ( OH )₂ ] )
- D( [3 ( Ca ₃ ( PO ₄ )₂ ) CaF ₂ ] )
Correct answer
D. ( [3 ( Ca ₃ ( PO ₄ )₂ ) CaF ₂ ] )
Step-by-step solution
Fluoroapatite [3 Ca ₃ ( PO ₄ )₂ CaF ₂ ]