U-235,the isotope of uranium commonly utilized in nuclear power plants,is ____________.
A)the most common of the naturally occurring isotopes of that element
B)heavier than the other well-known isotope of uranium
C)rare even in uranium oxide deposits,and thus usable reactor fuel must be enriched with respect to this isotope

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U-235 is rare even in uranium oxide deposits, so reactor fuel must be enriched with respect to this isotope in order to utilize it for nuclear power generation.

U-235,the Isotope of Uranium Commonly Utilized in Nuclear Power Plants,is