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Question
Name the compound which is used in hospitals for setting fractured bones.
Solution
Plaster of Paris sets into a hard mass on addition of water. It is easy to mould a layer Plaster of Paris around the damaged part, which later solidifies and provides support to the damaged bone for its quick healing. This is why it is used in hospitals for setting fractured bones.
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