The 'coolants' which can be used in the reactor of a nulcear power station are :
(a) liquid mercury and nitrogen dioxide (b) liquid sodium and carbon dioxide
(c) liquid ammonia and carbon monoxide (d) liquid boron and uranium oxide.

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Ans Correct option (b)

The 'coolants' which can be used in the reactor of a nulcear power station are consist of a variety of substances, including light water, heavy water, air, carbon dioxide, helium, liquid sodium, liquid sodium-potassium alloy, and hydrocarbons (oils).

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The 'coolants' which can be used in the reactor of a nulcear power station are : (a) liquid mercury and nitrogen dioxide (b) liquid sodium and carbon dioxide (c) liquid ammonia and carbon monoxide (d) liquid boron and uranium oxide.

Ans Correct option (b) The 'coolants' which can be used in the reactor of a nulcear power station are consist of a variety of substances, including light water, heavy water, air, carbon dioxide, helium, liquid sodium, liquid sodium-potassium alloy, and hydrocarbons (oils).

The 'coolants' which can be used in the reactor of a nulcear power station are :
(a) liquid mercury and nitrogen dioxide (b) liquid sodium and carbon dioxide
(c) liquid ammonia and carbon monoxide (d) liquid boron and uranium oxide.

Ans Correct option (b)

The 'coolants' which can be used in the reactor of a nulcear power station are consist of a variety of substances, including light water, heavy water, air, carbon dioxide, helium, liquid sodium, liquid sodium-potassium alloy, and hydrocarbons (oils).