Question

Question 9.30 Knowing the properties of H2O and D2O, do you think that D2O can be used for drinking purposes?

Class XI Hydrogen Page 290

Answer 1

the rate of reaction of D₂O is slower than the rate of reaction of H₂O. due to this reason, the rate of biochemical reactions decreases in case of heavy water. Heavy water is injurious to human beings, plants, and animals. thus, heavy water doesn't support life so well as does ordinary water.

Answer 2

Hi

Here is your answer,

Heavy water is injurious to human health beings because rate of biochemical reactions deceases in heavy water.


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