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JEE Main 2023S Block Elements Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Question

For a good quality cement, the ratio of lime to the total of the oxides of and should be as close as to :

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Correct answer
B2

Step-by-step explanation

For good quality cement, the ratio of lime (CaO) to the sum of the oxides of silicon (SiO₂), aluminum (Al₂O₃), and iron (Fe₂O₃) should be approximately 2:1.

This proportion ensures that the cement has good strength and setting properties, as well as resistance to chemical attack.

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