Some statements about heavy water are given below:

(a) Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

(b) Heavy water is more associated than ordinary water.

(c) Heavy water is more effective solvent than ordinary water.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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1. Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactors.
2. It has a higher boiling point than ordinary water, thus it is more associated as compared to normal water.
3. The dielectric constant is more for ordinary water. Thus, it is a more effective solvent than heavy water.

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