Question 71 markMCQSection A

The water of crystallization is present in: (i) Bleaching Powder (ii) Plaster of Paris (iii) Washing Soda (iv) Baking Soda

Acids, Bases and Salts
Water of Crystallization

Options

(A)(ii) and (iv)
(B)(ii) and (iii)
(C)(i) and (iii)
(D)(i) and (iv)

Official answer

(ii) and (iii)

Hint

Recall the composition of the given substances.

Analysis and explanation

Plaster of Paris (CaSO4·12\frac{1}{2}H2O) and washing soda (Na2CO3·10H2O) both contain water of crystallization. Bleaching powder (CaOCl2) and baking soda (NaHCO3) do not contain water of crystallization.

Question details

Q7 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Acids, Bases and Salts
Topic
Water of Crystallization
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Water of Crystallization

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This question is from the chapter "Acids, Bases and Salts" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

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