The question asks for the reason why heavy water is called "heavy". It relates to its chemical composition and the presence of a heavier isotope of hydrogen.
Heavy water is so called because it
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2011 · Topic: Hydrogen and Its Compounds (Heavy Water (D2O): Preparation, properties, and uses)
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Answer: D. contains the heavier isotope of hydrogen in water
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