Nuclear fuel generally used in reactors is uranium oxide instead of uranium, because the former has higher
A. Melting point, hence can be subjected to higher temperature
B. Density ; hence core volume for a given power output would be smaller
C. Resistance to effects of irradiation
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
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