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The 'coolants' which can be used in the reactor of a nuclear power station are :

A

liquid mercury and nitrogen dioxide

B

liquid sodium and carbon dioxide

C

liquid ammonia and carbon monoxide

D

liquid boron and uranium oxide.

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