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Q. The moderator used in nuclear reactor is

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TEL (tetraethyl lead) is used as antiknock agent in petrol engine. $ {{\text{D}}_{\text{2}}}\text{O} $ is used as moderator in nuclear reactor. $ {{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}} $ is used for bleaching delicate articles like wool, hair. It is also used as antiseptic and germicide. R-O-R (ether) is used as solvent