Deuterium resembles hydrogen | Hydrogen

JEE MAIN 2021

27-08-21 S1

Question

Deuterium resembles hydrogen in properties but :

Select the correct option:

reacts slower than hydrogen

reacts vigorously than hydrogen

reacts just as hydrogen

emits $\beta^{+}$particles

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Solution

The bond dissociation energy of $\mathrm{D}_2$ is greater than $\mathrm{H}_2$ and therefore $\mathrm{D}_2$ reacts slower than $\mathrm{H}_2$.

Question Tags

JEE Main

Chemistry

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