JEE Main202126 Feb 2021Morning ShiftChemistryHydrogenActual
Statements about heavy water are given below. A. Heavy water is used in exchange reactions for the study of reaction mechanisms. B. Heavy water is prepared by exhaustive electrolysis of water. C. Heavy water has higher boiling point than ordinary water. D. Viscosity of H 2 O is greater than D 2 O . Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA and C only
- BA , B and C only
- CA and B only
- DA and D only
Correct answer
B. A , B and C only
Step-by-step solution
Heavy water is used in exchange reactions for study of reaction mechanisms Heavy water is prepared by exhaustive electrolysis of water. B . P . of D 2 O = 374 . 4   K B . P . of H 2 O = 373   K Viscosity of H 2 O = 0 . 89 centipoise Viscosity of D 2 O = 1 . 107 centipoise