Soundness test of cement is carried out to determine its

alumina content

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iron oxide content

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free lime content

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durability under sea water

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Solution

The correct option is C free lime content
Free lime and magnesia content in cement is determined by the soundness test. Free lime and Magnesia are responsible for volume change in cement and thus making it unsound.

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