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Chemistry Question on heavy water

Heavy water is obtained:

A

dissolving heavy salts in water

B

distillation of water

C

relieving Ca and Mg salts from water

D

prolonged electrolysis of water

Answer

prolonged electrolysis of water

Explanation

Solution

Heavy water is obtained by multi-stage electrolysis of water. This process consists seven steps after which 99% pure heavy water is obtained.