What is heavy water?

H_{2} O^{18}

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D_{2} O

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H_{2} O^{17}

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$H_{2}O

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Solution

The correct option is B $D_{2} O$
Deuterium oxide $D_{2} O$ is known as heavy water. When both $H$ atoms of water $(H_{2} O)$ are replaced with $D$ atoms, heavy water is obtained.

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