Chemistry·Prelims Questions

Heavy Water — Prelims Questions

NEET UG
Updated 22 Mar 2026
Q1easy

Which of the following statements about heavy water (D2OD_2O) is INCORRECT?

Q2medium

The Girdler Sulfide (GS) process is primarily used for the industrial production of heavy water. This process relies on:

Q3medium

Which of the following properties of heavy water (D2OD_2O) is a direct consequence of the kinetic isotope effect?

Q4easy

In nuclear reactors, heavy water is preferred over ordinary water as a moderator because:

Q5medium

Which of the following statements correctly describes the biological effect of heavy water on living organisms?

Q6hard

Which of the following physical properties is NOT higher for heavy water (D2OD_2O) compared to ordinary water (H2OH_2O)?