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The difference of number of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of Pairs is

A

`5//2`

B

2

C

`1//2`

D

`3//2`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Gypsum is `CaSO_(4)*2H_(2)O` and plaster of paris is `CaSO_(4).(1)/(2)H_(2)O` . Difference in number of water molecules `=(3)/(2)or1(1)/(2)` .
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