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A nucleus X captures a β particle and then emits a neutron and γ ray to form Y. X and Y are:-
ChemistryChemical KineticsKVPYKVPY 2020 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A isomorphs
  • B isotopes
  • C isobars
  • D Isotons.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Isotons.

XpQ+β-10Yp-1Q



After this it will emit a neutron. so neither mass number nor atomic number will be same. but number of proton - neutron will be same.


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