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The moderator used in nuclear reactor is...

The moderator used in nuclear reactor is

A

`H_(2)O`

B

`D_(2)O`

C

Graphite

D

Boron

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B, C
Heavy water `(D_(2)O)`or graphite is generally used as moderator in nuclear reactors.
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