NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: HYDROGEN

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{D_2}O

is preferred to

{H_2}O

, as a moderator, in nuclear reactors because

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Correct option: D

{H_2}O

absorbs neutrons

Option D (

{H_2}O

absorbs neutrons) is correct because

{D_2}O

is preferred as a moderator because it absorbs fewer neutrons than

{H_2}O

, allowing for a more efficient chain reaction.

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