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Heavy water is...

Heavy water is

A

A product of oxygen and isotope of hydrogen

B

Water of mineral springs

C

Heavier isotope of hydrogen and heavier isotope of oxygen

D

Ordinary water containing dissolved salts of heavy metals

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The correct Answer is:
A
Deuterium (D) is `""_(1)H^(2)` which is an isotope of hydrogen. Heavy water is `D_2O`.
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    impurities like carbonates and bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium
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