Deuterium resembles hydrogen in properties but : | CGP Edu

Chemistry Hydrogen and Its Compounds ( Not in Syllabus ) JEE Main 2021 Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Deuterium resembles hydrogen in properties but :

A

reacts slower than hydrogen

B

reacts vigorously than hydrogen

C

reacts just as hydrogen

D

emits β + particles

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The bond dissociation energy of D 2 is greater than H 2 and therefore D 2 reacts slower than H 2 .

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