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Identify the incorrect statement regarding heavy water:

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It is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors
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It reacts with Al4C3 to produce CD4 and Al(OD)3
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It reads with CaC2 to produce C2D2 and Ca(OD)2
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It reacts with SO3 to form deuterated sulphuric acid (D2SO4)
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Solution

The correct option is A It is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors
"It is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors" is the incorrect statement.
The correct statement is, "Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors as it slows down the fast moving neutrons and helps in controlling the nuclear fission process."

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