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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Question : Identify a hydrocarbon pair that is not part of the homologous series.
Option 1: CH4 and C2H6
Option 2: C2H6 and C3H9
Option 3: C2H6 and C3H8
Option 4: C4H8 and C5H10
Question : Heavy water is made by ______.
Option 1: dissolving salt of heavy metals in distilled water
Option 2: repeated distillation and condensation of water
Option 3: burning Deuterium in oxygen
Option 4: by burning the heavier isotope of Oxygen and Hydrogen
Question : Directions: There are five houses A, B, C, D, and O in a row. A is on the right of B and left of C. O is on the right of A. B is on the right of D. Which house is in the middle?
Option 1: O
Option 2: A
Option 3: B
Option 4: D
Question : Which vitamin deficiency causes the disease, Pernicious anaemia?
Option 1: Vitamin B5
Option 2: Vitamin B12
Option 3: Vitamin B6
Option 4: Vitamin C
Question : What was the theme of World Water Day 2020?
Option 1: Clean Water Reservoirs
Option 2: Water and Climate Change
Option 3: Clean Drinking Water
Option 4: Change Drainage Systems
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