Which of the followings forms the base of talcum powder?

Zinc stearate

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Sodium aluminium silicate

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Magnesium hydrosilicate

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Chalk

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Solution

The correct option is D Magnesium hydrosilicate
Magnesium hydrosillicate ( $M g_{3} S i_{2} O_{5} (O H)_{4}$ ) forms base of Talcum powder.

Talcum powder is used in baby powder, adult body and facial powders.

Hence, option C is correct.

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