The chemical name of gypsum is _______ sulphate dihydrate.

sodium

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calcium

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magnesium

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zinc

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The correct option is B calcium
The chemical name and formula of gypsum is calcium sulphate dihydrate and $C a S O_{4} .2 H_{2} O$ respectively.

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The chemical name of gypsum is _______ sulphate dihydrate.

The correct option is B calciumThe chemical name and formula of gypsum is calcium sulphate dihydrate and CaSO4.2H2O respectively.

The correct option is B calcium
The chemical name and formula of gypsum is calcium sulphate dihydrate and $C a S O_{4} .2 H_{2} O$ respectively.