JEE Main 2016 — Hydrogen Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)
Question
Identify the incorrect statement regarding heavy water:
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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BIt is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors.
Step-by-step explanation
Heavy water is used in moderator section of nuclear reactors to control the speed of neutrons due to its high moderating ratio, or it may be used for the preparation of deuterium.
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