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Published on: August 12, 2026
The compound used as a moderator in nuclear reactors is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
A moderator is a material used in nuclear reactor to slow down neutrons produced from fission. Heavy water 
is used as moderator in nuclear reactor because, it slows down neutron effectively and also has low probability of absorption of neutron.
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