How can D 2 O be prepared from water? Mention the physical properties in which D 2 O differs from H 2 O. Give at least three reactions of D 2 O showing the exchange of hydrogen with deuterium.

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D₂O can be prepared by exhaustive or prolonged electrolysis of water or as a by-product in some fertilizer industries.

Some of the physical properties in which D₂O differs from H₂O are

Reactions of D₂O showing the exchange of hydrogen with deuterium are

HCl + D₂O → HOD + DCl

NaOH + D₂O → NaOD + HOD

NH₄Cl + D₂O → NH₃DCl + HOD

How can D2O be prepared from water? Mention the physical properties in which D2O differs from H2O. Give at least three reactions of D2O showing the exchange of hydrogen with deuterium.

How can D₂O be prepared from water? Mention the physical properties in which D₂O differs from H₂O. Give at least three reactions of D₂O showing the exchange of hydrogen with deuterium.