STANDARDChemistry-Nuclear Chemistry
STANDARD Chemistry Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which one of the following is used to remove most of plutonium from spent nuclear fuel?
A
BrO₃
B
I₂O₅
C
CF₃
D
O₂F₂
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
O₂F₂ removes most of the unreacted plutonium by fluorination process. Pu + 3O₂F₂ ⟶ PuF₆ + 3O₂
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