Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 72
Question: Which of the following is correct about heavy water
[DCE 2002]
Options:
A) Water at 4°C having maximum density is known as heavy water
B) It is heavier than water $ (H_2O) $
C) It is formed by the combination of heavier isotope of hydrogen and oxygen
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Heavy water is formed by the combination of heavier isotope $ ( _1H^{2}\text{ or }D) $ with oxygen. $ 2D_2+O_2\to \underset{\text{Heavy water}}{\mathop{2D_2O}} $
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