Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-1999

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    The number of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of Paris respectively are

    A)  1/2 and 2           

    B)  2 and ½

    C)  2 and 1                                

    D)  5 and 2

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Molecular formula of gypsum and plaster of Paris is\[CaS{{O}_{4}}2{{H}_{2}}O\] and\[CaS{{O}_{4}}.\frac{1}{2}{{H}_{2}}O\]. Therefore, number of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of Paris is \[2\] and\[\frac{1}{2}\]respectively.


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