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Question : The chemical composition of heavy water is:

Option 1: H2O2

Option 2: HO

Option 3: HDO

Option 4: D2O


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Correct Answer: D2O


Solution : The correct option is D2O.

Protium, an isotope of hydrogen, makes up normal water or H₂O. Another hydrogen isotope, deuterium D2O replaces protium in heavy water. Deuterium is an isotope of hydrogen having a nucleus made up of both a proton and a neutron. Protium atoms only have a proton in their nucleus. Heavy water has a higher melting point and is 10.6% denser.

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