The setting and hardening of cement after addition of water is due to a) Binding action of water b) Evaporation of water c) Hydration and hydrolysis of some constituent compounds of cement* d) Additional hardening compounds added to cement

The setting and hardening of cement after addition of water is due to  a) Binding action of water
b) Evaporation of water
c) Hydration and hydrolysis of some constituent compounds of cement*  d) Additional hardening compounds added to cement
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c) Hydration and hydrolysis of some constituent compounds of cement*
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