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The particle A is converted into C  via the following reaction.
AB+ 2He4
B C + 2e-
Then
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsJEE Main
Options:
  • A A and C are isobars
  • B A and C are isotopes
  • C A and B are isobars
  • D A and B are isotopes
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A and C are isotopes
Let x be the mass number of A and y the atomic number. Then , since atomic number and mass number remain conserved, we have

 yAx  y-2Bx-4 +  2He4

 y-2Bx-4 yCx-4 + 2 -1e0

Hence, we observe that A and C are isotopes as their atomic numbers are same but mass numbers are different.

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