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The name 'Blue John' is given to which o...

The name 'Blue John' is given to which of the following compounds ?

A

`CaH_(2)`

B

`CaF_(2)`

C

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

D

CaO

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b
.Blue john. - `CaF_(2)`, (A variety of fluorite)
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