Question

Plaster of Paris is obtained by heating gypsum at:

• A. \(0^\circ C\)
• B. \(200^\circ C\)
• C. \(50^\circ C\)
• D. \(100^\circ C\)

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{Gypsum} \xrightarrow{100^\circ C} \text{Plaster of Paris} \] Formulas: \[ \text{Gypsum} = CaSO_4 \cdot 2H_2O \] \[ \text{POP} = CaSO_4 \cdot \frac{1}{2}H_2O \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D