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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: 14 TH GROUP ELEMENTS (P-BLOCK)
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason
(R).
Assertion (A): Gypsum is used for making fireproof wall boards.
Reason (R): Gypsum is unstable at high temperatures.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
(R).
Assertion (A): Gypsum is used for making fireproof wall boards.
Reason (R): Gypsum is unstable at high temperatures.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
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Correct option: C
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
The correct answer is C (Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)) because gypsum is indeed used for fireproof wall boards, and it is unstable at high temperatures, but the instability isn't the reason for its fireproofing properties.
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