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Chemistry Nuclear Chemistry Artificial Transmutation Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

When nuclear energy is intended to be harnessed for generation of electricity, potentially destructive neutron released in a nuclear reactor are absorbed by

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A
Long rods of Cd and
B
Heavy water
C
Cubical blocks of steel
D
Both

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The control rods used in nuclear reactor are made up of Cd – 113 or B -10. They can absorb neutrons.

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