NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is one of the uses of heavy water in the preparation of other deuterium compounds?
Options
- ATo increase the reaction rate
- BTo lower the reaction temperature
- CTo replace normal water in reactions
- DTo label specific atoms in molecules
Correct answer
D. To label specific atoms in molecules
Step-by-step solution
Heavy water is used in the preparation of other deuterium compounds to label specific atoms in molecules, facilitating the study of their reactions and mechanisms.