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MHT CET202019 Oct 2020Morning ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual

Which among the following alkali metal elements is used as coolant in fast breeder nuclear reactors.

Options

  1. ASodium
  2. BPotassium
  3. CCaesium
  4. DLithium

Correct answer

A. Sodium

Step-by-step solution

(A) Sodium is used as a coolant in fast breeder nuclear reactors, in the liquid form.

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