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Plaster of paris is

A

`CuSO_(4).H_(2)O`

B

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

C

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

D

`CaSO_(4).1.5H_(2)O`

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Calcium sulphate hemihydrate,`CaSO_(4).(1)/(2)H_(2)O` or `2CaSO_(4).H_(2)O` is known as plaster of paris.On adding water it converts into gypsum and hardens.
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