Q78 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Chemistry

Heavy water is

  • A
    \(\mathrm{CaSO}_4\)
  • B
    water contain \(\mathrm{CaSO}_4, \mathrm{MgSO}_4\)
  • Correct answer
    C
    \(\mathrm{D}_2 \mathrm{O}\)
  • D
    water contain \(\mathrm{CaCO}_3\)

Solution

\(\mathrm{D}_2 \mathrm{O}\) is called heavy water. It is used as moderator in nuclear reactor.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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