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Match the important chemicals given in Column (A) with the chemical formulae given in Column (B)


Column 1Column 2

Plaster of Paris

Ca(OH)2

Gypsum

CaSO4.1/2H2O

Bleaching powder

CaSO4.2H2O

Slaked Lime

CaOCl2

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Solution

(A) Plaster of Paris- II)CaSO4.1/2H2O

  1. Plaster of Paris is also referred to as Gypsum Plaster.
  2. Its chemical formula is CaSO4.1/2H2O.

(B) Gypsum-III) CaSO4.2H2O

  1. Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium hydrate sulfate dihydrate as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard or sidewalk chalk.
  2. Gypsum has a chemical formula CaSO4.2H2O.

(C) Bleaching Powder- IV) CaOCl2

  1. Bleaching powder is a white powder that decomposes on contact with water and has the characteristic odour of gaseous chlorine.
  2. Its chemical formula is CaOCl2.

(D) Slaked Lime- I) Ca(OH)2

  1. It is a colourless crystal or white powder and is produced when quicklime is mixed with or slaked with water.
  2. Its chemical formula is Ca(OH)2.

Therefore:

Important chemicals

Formula
(A) Plaster of Paris2.CaSO4.1/2H2O
(B) Gypsum3.CaSO4.2H2O
(C) Bleaching Powder4.CaOCl2
(D) Slaked lime1.Ca(OH)2

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