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MHT CET202520 Apr 2025Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual

Which of the following set of elements is present in apatite ?

Options

  1. AMg , P and S
  2. BCa , P and O
  3. CAl , Mg and P
  4. DCa , S and O

Correct answer

B. Ca , P and O

Step-by-step solution

Apatite's general chemical formula is Ca₅(PO₄)₃(OH, F, Cl) , indicating its primary constituent elements are calcium ( Ca ), phosphorus ( P ), and oxygen ( O ). Among the options, only choice B contains Ca , P , and O , making it the correct representation of the major elements in apatite. Final answer: B

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