Hydrogen

Question

The INCORRECT statement(s) about heavy water is (are)

(A) used as a moderator in nuclear reactor

(B) obtained as a by-product in fertilizer industry

(C) used for the study of reaction mechanism

(D) has a higher dielectric constant than water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

Option A. Heavy water (D₂O) is obtained as a by-product in
the fertilizer industry. It is used as a moderator in
nuclear reactors and for the study of the reaction
mechanisms. Its dielectric constant is lower than that
of H₂O.

More on Hydrogen

Hydrogen

More on Hydrogen