Which one of the following is used to remove most of plutonium from spent nuclear fuel
Select the correct option:
A
$\mathrm{ClF}_3$
B
$\mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$
C
$\mathrm{I}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$
D
$\mathrm{BrO}_3$
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Solution
$\mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$ oxidises plutonium to $\mathrm{PuF}_6$ and the reaction is used in removing plutonium as $\mathrm{PuF}_6$ from spent nuclear fuel.
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