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In the hardening stage of plaster of paris, the compound formed is,

A

`CaSO_(4)`

B

Orthorhombic `CaSO_(4)2H_(2)O`

C

`CaSO_(4)2H_(2)O`

D

Monoclinic `CaSO_(4)2H_(2)O`

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Monoclinic `CaSO_(4). 2H_(2)0` is formed during the hardening stage of plaster of paris.
`CaSO_(4).1/2H_(2)O overset(3/2H_(2)O)to CaSO_(4). 2H_(2)0`(Monoclinic gypsum)
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