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The ratio of C14C12 in a piece of wood is 18 part that of atmosphere. If half life of C14 is 5730 years, the age of wood sample is ..... years.
ChemistryChemical KineticsJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 17190

Given half life of C14= 5730 years.

λt=lnC14/C12atmosphere C14/C12wood sample 

As per the question,

C14/C12woodC14/C12atmosphere=18

So, λt=ln8

ln 2t1/2t=ln 8

t=3×t1/2=3×5730=17190 years

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