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QJEEM21Ch3358: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Ch3358 Solution: The INCORRECT statement(s) about heavy water is (are) (A) used…
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 :
(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 :
Multiple Choice Options
- A (D) only
- B (B) and (D) only
- C (B) only
- D (C) only
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
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.