Which of the following is the chemical name of gypsum?

Calcium sulphate

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

Calcium sulphite

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

Calcium sulphate dihydrate

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

Calcium sulphate hemihydrate

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

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Calcium sulphate dihydrate

The chemical name of gypsum is calcium sulphate dihydrate.
$C a S O_{4} . 2 H_{2} O$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The chemical formula of gypsum is:

Join BYJU'S Learning Program