Question
Chemistry Question on heavy water
Water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor. Moderator is a light substance that absorb neutrons.
A
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
C
If Assertion is true but Reason is false
D
If Assertion is false but Reason is true
Answer
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
Explanation
Solution
Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors to absorb high speed neutrons. So that they slow down the rate of nuclear reaction.