JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry The s-Block Elements / s-ब्लॉक के तत्व Question Bank Alkaline Earth Metals

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    Plaster of paris is used [Pb. CET 2000; CPMT 2000]

    A) In surgery and dentistry

    B) As a white wash

    C) As a constituent of tooth paste

    D) For the preparation of RCC

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Plaster of paris \[[{{(CaS{{O}_{4}})}_{2}}{{H}_{2}}O]\] is used in surgery for setting of bones, dentistry and manufacturing of statues. It is prepared as follows, \[2CaS{{O}_{4}}.2{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{125{}^\circ C}\underset{\text{Plaster of paris}}{\mathop{{{(CaS{{O}_{4}})}_{2}}.{{H}_{2}}O}}\,+3{{H}_{2}}O\]


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