Question

$D_{2}O$ is:

• A. Used in nuclear reactors as a moderator to slow down fast-moving neutrons
• B. Used as a tracer compound
• C. Chemically identical to water but has higher molar mass
• D. For a similar reaction under similar conditions, s reaction speed/rate tends to be lesser than that of

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

Used in nuclear reactors as a moderator to slow down fast-moving neutrons

B

Used as a tracer compound

C

Chemically identical to water but has higher molar mass

D

For a similar reaction under similar conditions, s reaction speed/rate tends to be lesser than that of

The chemical properties of heavy water are almost similar to that of normal $H_{2}O$. In most cases, the reaction speed/rate is usually lesser. $D_{2}O$ is used to understand the reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry where different bond cleavages are possible (It is used as a tracer compound). In nuclear reactors, heavy water is used as a moderator to slow down fast-moving neutrons