Knowing the properties of H2O and D2O, do you think that D2O can be used for drinking purposes?

Asked by Abhisek | 1 year ago |  68

1 Answer

Solution :-

D2O is known as heavy water which acts as a moderator (slows down the rate of reaction). Due to this property, it cannot be used for drinking purpose because it slows down

(i) catabolic reaction and

(ii) anabolic reaction

That takes place in the body which leads to casualty.

Answered by Pragya Singh | 1 year ago

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