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Heavy water is
Options
(a) water containing sulphate of Ca and Mg
(b) water containning heavy ion
(c) water at 4° C
(d) D₂O
Correct Answer:
D₂O
Explanation:
Heavy water D₂O. It contains deuterium, heavier isotope of hydrogen. Heavy water is finding increasing applications in scientific research and as a neutron moderator for slowing down the neutrons in nuclear reactions.
