Q. Heavy water is represented as
A) $H_{2}\ ^{18}O$
B) $D_{2}O$
C) $D_{2}\ ^{18}O$
D) $H_{2}O\ at\ 4℃$
Explanation
(b)
Heavy water is the oxide of heavy hydrogen (deuterium), hence named heavy water. It is represented by $D_{2}O.$ It is used in nuclear reactor as moderator.
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