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

A. All A., B. and C.

B. Resistance to effects of irradiation

C. Density; hence core volume for a given power output would be smaller

D. Melting point, hence can be subjected to higher temperature

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