Which of the following statements concerning heavy water is correct?
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
it is an isotope of hydrogen
b
it is used as bleaching agent
c
it is used as coolant in nuclear reactors
d
it is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors
answer is D.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors, it de-celarates the speed of reaction or the speed of neutrons due to which the reaction occurs at slower pace. Orelse explsion may occur.