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JEE PYQ: Hydrogen Question 9

Question 9 - 2021 (26 Feb Shift 2)

Which of the following forms of hydrogen emits low energy $\beta^-$ particles?

(a) Proton $\text{H}^+$ (b) Deuterium $^2_1\text{H}$ (c) Protium $^1_1\text{H}$ (d) Tritium $^3_1\text{H}$

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Answer: (d)

Solution

Tritium isotope of hydrogen is radioactive and emits low energy $\beta^-$ particles due to high n/p ratio which makes the nucleus unstable.


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