Which material is used in controlling chain reaction in a nuclear reactor?

Which material is used in controlling chain reaction in a nuclear reactor? 

A) Thorium B) Uranium C) Boron D)Beryllium
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Which material is used in controlling chain reaction in a nuclear reactor? 

A) Thorium B) Uranium C) Boron D)Beryllium

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