Q222
The active compound in mineral gypsum and phosphogysum is
A.
Calcium sulphate
AnswerB.
Phosphorus
C.
Both A and B
D.
Limestone
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The active compound in mineral gypsum and phosphogypsum is Calcium sulphate.Gypsum is a naturally occurring form of calcium sulphate, whereas phosphogypsum is a synthetic form of calcium sulphate, but both contain hydrated forms of calcium sulphate and are used as soil amendment and fertilizers.