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White enamel of our teeth is...

White enamel of our teeth is

A

`Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)`

B

`CaF_(2)`

C

`CaCl_(2)`

D

`CaBr_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The enamel of our teeth is the hardest substance in the body made up of `CaF_(2)` and dentine below it made of `Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)`.
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