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1g of Au 79 198 t 1 2 =65h decays by Beta emission and produce stable mercury. How much mercury will be present after 260 h.
ChemistryChemical KineticsJEE Main
Options:
  • A 0.93 g
  • B 0.85 g
  • C 1 g
  • D 0.79 g
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The correct answer is: 0.93 g
Au19198Hg80108+θ-10

t12=65h

T=260h

T=t12×n

Number of Lay live (n) =26065=4

Amount of undecayed Au=N02n=124=116g

Amount of decayed Au=1-116=1516=0.93 g

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