JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

The compound used as a moderator in nuclear reactors is

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Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

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  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) A moderator is a material used in nuclear reactor to slow down neutrons produced from fission. Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactor because, it slows down neutron effectively and also has low probability of absorption of neutron.

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