3896. Nuclear fuel generally used in reactors is uranium oxide instead of uranium, because the former has higher

melting point, hence can be subjected to higher temperature.
density ; hence core volume for a given power output would be smaller.
resistance to effects of irradiation.
all (a), (b) and (c).
✅ The correct answer is option D.

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