WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one among the following is the chemical formula of gypsum, which is an ingredient of cement?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ca₂SiO₄
  2. CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
  3. CaO
  4. CaSO₄ · 3H₂O

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O