Deuterium resembles hydrogen in properties but :
Solution
The bond dissociation energy of D<sub>2</sub> is greater than H<sub>2</sub> and therefore D<sub>2</sub> reacts slower than H<sub>2</sub>.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family
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