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Match the common name of chemicals in Group – 1 with their chemical formulae in Group – 2. 

The correct combination is: 
 

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Gypsum = CaSO\(_4\)·2H\(_2\)O; Dolomite = CaCO\(_3\)·MgCO\(_3\); Triple superphosphate = Ca(H\(_2\)PO\(_4\))\(_2\).
Updated On: Jan 2, 2026
  • P–III, Q–II, R–I
  • P–III, Q–I, R–II
  • P–II, Q–III, R–I
  • P–II, Q–I, R–III
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

P → Gypsum → CaSO\(_4\)·2H\(_2\)O (II)
Gypsum is chemically calcium sulfate dihydrate, represented by CaSO\(_4\)·2H\(_2\)O.
Thus, P matches with II.
Q → Dolomite → CaCO\(_3\)·MgCO\(_3\) (III)
Dolomite is a double carbonate of calcium and magnesium.
Its correct formula is CaCO\(_3\)·MgCO\(_3\), so Q matches with III.
R → Triple superphosphate → Ca(H\(_2\)PO\(_4\))\(_2\) (I)
Triple superphosphate is produced by treating phosphate rock with phosphoric acid.
Its major component is monocalcium phosphate, Ca(H\(_2\)PO\(_4\))\(_2\).
Thus, R matches with I.
So the correct matching is:
P–II, Q–III, R–I, which corresponds to option (C).
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