\[{{D}_{2}}O\] is preferred to \[{{H}_{2}}O,\]as a moderator, in nucle – McqOptions

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1.	\[{{D}_{2}}O\] is preferred to \[{{H}_{2}}O,\]as a moderator, in nuclear reactors because
A.	\[{{D}_{2}}O\] slows down fast neutrons better
B.	\[{{D}_{2}}O\] has high specific heat
C.	\[{{D}_{2}}O\] is cheaper
D.	None of these
Answer» E.

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