Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it

A. Acts as good moderator

B. Produces maximum steam

C. Transfers heat from core at a fast rate

D. Breeds neutrons

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it transfers heat from core at a fast rate
It has a large specific heat so that it is an efficient heat-transfer fluid. In practice, those reactors which have used liquid metal coolants have been fast-neutron reactors.