Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question 1
Question: Assertion : It is not possible to use $ ^{35}Cl $ as the fuel for fusion energy. Reason : The binding energy of $ ^{35}Cl $ is too small. [AIIMS 2005]
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In fusion, lighter nuclei are used so, fusion is not possible with $ ^{35}Cl. $ Also binding energy of $ ^{35}Cl $ is not too small.