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What is retrograde solubility ?

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Gypsum is a soft mineral and it is less soluble in water as the temperature in known as retrograde solubility, which is a distinguishing characteristic of gypsum
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  • Consider the following statements 1. Gypsum is calcium sulphate hemihydrate 2. Retrograde solubility is striking feature of gypsum 3. Alabaster is a variety of gypsum Which of the following statement(s) given above is/ are incorrect?

    A
    1 & 3
    B
    only 1
    C
    2 & 3
    D
    1, 2 & 3

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