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Which of the following forms the base of talcum powder?

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Talcum powder is: • Soft • Chemically inert • Absorbs moisture

Updated On: Mar 19, 2026

Zinc stearate
Sodium aluminium silicate
Magnesium hydrosilicate
Chalk

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The Correct Option is C

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