Question

An isotope of hydrogen (A) reacts with diatomic molecule of element which occupies group number 16 and period number 2 to give compound (B) is used as a modulator in nuclear reaction. (A) adds on to a compound (C), which has the molecular formula C₃H₆ to give (D). Identify A, B, C and D.

Answer 1

i. An isotope of hydrogen Deuterium (A) reacts with diatomic molecule of element belongs to group number 16 and period number 2 oxygen O₂ to give a compound (B) which is heavy water D₂O. D₂O is used as a moderator in nuclear reaction.

ii. Deuterium reacts with C₃H₆ propane (C) to give Deutero propane C₂D₆ (D).