Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) Mild hydrochloric acid is used to get relief from bee sting. (2) Plaster of Paris is mainly an organic compound of calcium.

  1. Only (1)

  2. Only (2)

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong. A basic compound (like baking soda) is used to neutralise the effect of bee sting, which produces formic acid. Statement 2 is correct. Plaster of Paris is mainly an organic compound of calcium. It is basically calcium sulphate.