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In the following equation representing $\beta^{-}$ decay, the number of neutrons in the nucleus $X$ is
${ }_{83}^{210} \mathrm{Bi} \longrightarrow X+e^{-1}+\bar{v}$
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsKCETKCET 2023
Options:
  • A $126$
  • B $127$
  • C $125$
  • D $84$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $126$
In $\beta^{-}$decay, reaction is given as,
${ }_{83}^{210} \mathrm{Bi} \longrightarrow{ }_{84}^{210} X+e^{-1}+\overline{\mathrm{v}}$
$\therefore$ Number of neutrons $=210-84=126$

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