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What is the chemical formula of Gypsum?

{C a S O}_{4}

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{5 H}_{2} O

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{C a S O}_{4}

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{7 H}_{2} O

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{C a S O}_{4}

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{2 H}_{2} O

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{C a S O}_{4}

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{9 H}_{2} O

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The correct option is C ${C a S O}_{4}$ $.$ ${2 H}_{2} O$
The chemical formula of Gypsum is ${C a S O}_{4}$ $.$ ${2 H}_{2} O$ . It contains two moles of water in it. It can also be said as Calcium Sulphate dihydrate.

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