The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is:

C a S O_{4}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C a S O_{4} \cdot 2 H_{2} O

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C a S O_{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} H_{2} O

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C a S O_{4} \cdot H_{2} O

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C $C a S O_{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} H_{2} O$
The chemical name of plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate because half molecule of water is attached with calcium sulphate.
The chemical formula of plaster of Paris is CaSO₄.1/2H₂O.
Plaster of paris is a white powder.
It is used for many purposes like making toys,immobilizing the fractured bones.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

C a S O_{4} \cdot 2 H_{2} O

C a s O_{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} H_{2} O

M a S O_{4} \cdot 7 H_{2} O

M g S O_{4} \cdot H_{2} O

C a S O_{4}

$C a S O_{4} .2 H_{2} O Δ 120^{\circ} C - ----- \to A - - + 3 H_{2} O . A$ is

C a S O_{4}

H_{2} O

Plaster of Paris is prepared by heating one of the following to a temperature of $100^{o} C$ . This is :

(a) $C a S O_{3} 2 H_{2} O$

(b) $C a C l_{2} 2 H_{2} O$

(d) $C a S O_{4} .2 H_{2} O$

Join BYJU'S Learning Program