NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistrys Block ElementsPractice
Identify the correct statement
Options
- AGypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than plaster of paris
- BGypsum is obtained by heating plaster of paris
- CPlaster of paris can be obtained by hydration of gypsum
- DNone of these
Correct answer
A. Gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than plaster of paris
Step-by-step solution
Gypsum is 2 CaSO 4 · 2 H 2 O Plaster of paris is CaSO 4 · 1 2 H 2 O Hence, Gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than plaster of paris.