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NEET Chemistry Hydrogen & Its Compounds / हाइड्रोजन और इसके यौगिक Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Hydrogen

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    \[{{D}_{2}}O\] is preferred to \[{{H}_{2}}O,\]as a moderator, in nuclear reactors because

    A) \[{{D}_{2}}O\] slows down fast neutrons better

    B) \[{{D}_{2}}O\] has high specific heat

    C) \[{{D}_{2}}O\] is cheaper

    D) None of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] \[{{H}_{2}}O\] absorbs neutrons more than \[{{D}_{2}}O\] and this decreases the number of neutrons for the fission process


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