Question

Which is most likely why many scientists reject the cold fusion theory?

Answer 1

The answer is D. The cold fusion theory was first brought about by Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann in 1989. They claimed that their unintended experiment has produced enormous amounts energy at room temperatures that could only be explained by cold fusion theory. The experiment involved the electrolysis of heavy water (with deuterium rather than hydrogen isotope) on a palladium (Pd) electrode. Their claims had brought immense attention by scientists, however, subsequent replicative experiments attempts failed and some discredited the initial experiment.