A compound X which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when mixed with a proper quantity of water. (a) Identify the compound X (b) Write the chemical equation for its preparation (c) For what purpose is it used in hospitals?

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(a) Compound X is Plaster of Paris.

(b) Plaster of Paris is obtained by heating of gypsum, a hydrated salt of calcium.

CaSO₄.2H₂O + Heat ⇨ CaSO₄.(0.5)H₂O + (1.5)H₂O

(c) Doctors use Plaster of Paris to set the fractured bone.

A compound X which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when mixed with a proper quantity of water.(a) Identify the compound X(b) Write the chemical equation for its preparation(c) For what purpose is it used in hospitals?

A compound X which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when mixed with a proper quantity of water.
(a) Identify the compound X

(b) Write the chemical equation for its preparation

(c) For what purpose is it used in hospitals?