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In the end of manufacturing of cement which powder is mixed with the clinkers.

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Gypsum powder

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Magnesium powder

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Alumina powder

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Gypsum powder
In the end of manufacturing of cement, gypsum powder is mixed with the clinkers.Gypsum is calcium sulphate dihydrate $C a S O_{4} \cdot 2 H_{2} O$

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