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Assertion (A) : Heavy water is used as m...

Assertion (A) : Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactors.
Reason (R) : Heavy water undergoes exchange reaction.

A

Both A and R are false

B

Both A and R are true R is not correct explanation of A

C

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

D

A is true but R is false

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D
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