Calcium sulphate dihydrate is commonly known as ________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct option is option 1 i.e. Gypsum.
| Gypsum | Gypsum is the name given to a mineral categorized as calcium sulfate mineral, and its chemical formula is calcium sulfate dihydrate. |
| It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard/sidewalk chalk, and drywall |