The Kinetic Isotope Effect Is the Basis for

question 41

Multiple Choice

The kinetic isotope effect is the basis for

• A)the radioactivity of tritium.
• B)isolation of pure D ₂O.
• C)tritium's high reactivity.
• D)the increase in boiling point when comparing hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium.
• E)nuclear power generation.

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