The molecular formula of heavy water is:

D_{3} O

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D_{2} O

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D O

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{D O}_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C $D_{2} O$
The molecular formula for heavy water is $D_{2} O$ .
Heavy water is $H_{2} O$ in which H atoms have been replaced by Deuterium.
Deuterium is the isotope of Hydrogen.

Hence, the answer is $B$ .

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