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

Nuclear fuel generally used in reactors is uranium oxide instead of ur

1.	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 A., B. and C.
Answer» E.