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D2O is preferred to H2O, as a moderator, in nuclear reactors because

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D2O is preferred to H2O, as a moderator, in nuclear reactors because

(a) D2O slows down fast neutrons better

(b) D2O has high specific heat

(c) D2O is cheaper

(d) None of these

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Correct answer: (d) None of these

Explanation:

H2O absorbs neutrons more than D2O and this decreases the number of neutrons for the fission process.

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