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Knowing the properties of `H_(2)O` and `D_(2)O`, do you think that `D_(2)O` can be used for drinking purpose?

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`D_(2)O`, i.e. heavy water cannot be used for drinking purposes. Heavy water is injurious to human beings, plants and animals as it slows down the rate of reactions occurring in them. Heavy water does not support life so well as does ordinary water.
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