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Chemistry Question on Some Applications of d- and f-Block Elements

Mass percentage of deuterium in heavy water is

A

same as that protium in water

B

20

C

11.1

D

unpredictable

Answer

20

Explanation

Solution

Molar mass of D2O=20gmol1D_2O = 20g \, mol^{-1}. % of D = 4×10030=20\frac{4 \times 100}{30} = 20%