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Common coolant used in a nuclear reactor is:

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Boron
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Uranium
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Liquid sodium
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Liquid nitrogen
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Solution

The correct option is C Liquid sodium
Liquid sodium is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors to absorb the energy released from the reaction and transfer it to the water in steam generators to produce steam which is then used to turn the turbines to generate electricity.

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