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
- AIt reacts with to form deuterated sulphuric acid .
- BIt is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors.
- CIt reacts with to produce and .
- DIt reacts with to produce and .
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.