The chemical name of 'Plaster of Paris' commonly used for setting broken bones is
A
Calcium nitrate<br>
B
Calcium sulphate
C
Calcium carbonate
D
Calcium chloride
Correct Answer: Calcium sulphate
Plaster of Paris is the common name of Calcium Sulphate hemihydrate, with chemical formula: CaSO4.1/2H2O. Plaster of Paris is produced by heating gypsum to about 150°C.