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Formula of hydroxyapatite is?


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(CaPO4)6.CaF2

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3[Ca3(PO4)2].Ca(OH)2

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3[Ca3(PO4)2].CaF2

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Ca3(PO4)2.Ca(OH)2

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Solution

The correct option is B

3[Ca3(PO4)2].Ca(OH)2


The formula for Hydroxyapatite is -

Step-1

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a calcium phosphate mineral with the formula Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2

Step-2

Hydroxyapatite is a hydroxyl endomembrane of the apatite group, it is more stable compared to another calcium phosphate.

Step-3

Hence, its Formula is 3[ca3(PO4)2].Ca(OH)2

Therefore, the formula of hydroxyapatite is explained above.


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