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MHT CET · Chemistry · Solid State

Calcite crystals used in Nicol's prism are formed of

  1. A \(\mathrm{CaC}_{2}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Ca} 0\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\)

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Correct answer is \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\)
Nicol prism is a type of polarizer used to produce plane-polarized light. Calcite, or Iceland Spar, is a form of calcium carbonate is used for making Nicol's prism.