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Among the following, the correct statement is
ChemistryHydrogenAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (16 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Tritium is radioactive and emits low energy $\gamma$-rays
  • B $\mathrm{H}^{+}$does not exist freely
  • C Tritium is about one atom per $10^8$ atoms of protium
  • D Hydrogen is very reactive compared to halogen
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{H}^{+}$does not exist freely
Tritium is radioactive and emits low-energy beta-particles. $\mathrm{H}^{+}$does not exist freely but as $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}$ion.
Tritium is about 1 atom per $10^{18}$ atoms of protium. Hydrogen is less reactive than halogen which are good oxidizing agents.
Thus, (b) is correct.

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