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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in the case of heavy water?
(i) Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor.
(ii) Heavy water is more effective as a solvent than ordinary water.
(iii) Heavy water is more associated than ordinary water.
(iv) Heavy water has a lower boiling point than ordinary water.

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The answer is the option (i) and (iii), i.e. Heavy water is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor, and Heavy water is more associated than ordinary water.

 

It is associated with water as it has a higher mass as well as facilitates as a moderator in exchange reactions.

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