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What is heavy water ? Give uses of it. |
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Answer» Solution :Heavy water is injurious to HUMAN beings, plants and animals since it SLOWS down the rates of reactions occurring in them. Thus heavy water does not support life so it is not used for drinking Heavy water `(D_2O)` is a oxide of deuterium, the isotope of Hydrogen. Heavy water is extensively used as a moderator in nuclear reactors and in EXCHANGE reactions for the study of reaction mechanisms. It can be prepared by exhaustive electrolysis of water or as a by product in some fertilizer INDUSTRIES. `CaC_2+2D_2O to C_2D_2+Ca(OD)_2` `SO_3 + D_2O to D_2SO_4` `Al_4C_3 + 12D_2O to 3CD_4+4Al(OD)_3` |
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