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Chemical Composition of Cement

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The setting time of cement can be increased by the addition of

A

Sodium

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Gypsum

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Calcium Chloride

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Hydrogen Peroxide

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Solution

The correct option is B Gypsum
Calcium Sulphate $(C a S O_{4})$ is in the form of Gypsum and its function is to increase the initial setting time of cement

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