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JEE Main 20169 AprilOnline
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2016
Date
9 April
Mode
Online
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Hydrogen

JEE Main 2016 · 9 April · Online · Chemistry · Hydrogen

Identify the incorrect statement regarding heavy water:

Identify the incorrect statement regarding heavy water:

Options

  1. AIt reacts with SO3S{O}_{3} to form deuterated sulphuric acid (D2SO4)\left({D}_{2}S{O}_{4}\right) .
  2. BIt is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors.
  3. CIt reacts with CaC2Ca{C}_{2} to produce C2D2{C}_{2}{D}_{2} and Ca(OD)2Ca{\left(OD\right)}_{2} .
  4. DIt reacts with Al4C3A{l}_{4}{C}_{3} to produce CD4C{D}_{4} and Al(OD)3Al{\left(OD\right)}_{3} .

Correct answer

B. It is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors.

Step-by-step solution

Heavy water is used in moderator section of nuclear reactors to control the speed of neutrons due to its high moderating ratio, or it may be used for the preparation of deuterium.
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