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The compound used in enrichment of uranium for nuclear power plant is:

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U_{3} O_{8}

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{UF}_{6}

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{UO}_{2} ({NO}_{3})_{2}

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{UCl}_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is A $U_{3} O_{8}$
The compound is $U_{3} O_{8}$ (source of $U-235)$

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