Q37 / 125 · BITSAT 2017 · Chemistry

Consider the following radioactive decays

I. U92⟶-α90Th and

II. 90Th⟶-αRa88

In which case group of parent and daughter elements remains unchanged.

  • Correct answer
    A
    In (I)
  • B
    In (II)
  • C
    Both in (I) and (II)
  • D
    None of the above

Solution

For the following radioactive decays

I. U92⟶-α90Th and
II. Th90⟶-α88Ra

 In both Uranium and Thorium belongs to IIIB group.

∵ Elements with atomic number 90 to 103 belongs to same group, i.e. III-B 3rd group (i.e. actinoids).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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