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The isotopes of hydrogen have different physical properties but almost same chemical properties with difference in their rate of reactions. Explain.

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Since the isotopes have the same electronic configuration, they have almost the same chemical properties. The only difference is in their rates of reactions, mainly due to their different enthalpy of bond dissociation. However, in physical properties these isotopes differ considerably due to their large mass differences.
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