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1. Hydrogen has three main isotopes - protium, deuterium, and tritium. Protium is the most common isotope. Deuterium and tritium contain extra neutrons. 2. Nascent hydrogen is more reactive than atomic or molecular hydrogen. It is formed during chemical reactions and acts as a strong reducing agent. It can reduce substances like KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7 that molecular hydrogen cannot. 3. Heavy water, or deuterium oxide (D2O), contains deuterium instead of regular hydrogen. It is used as a tracer in biological s
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