Q2 / 199 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Nuclear Physics

When a radioactive isotope 88R228decay in series by the emission of 3α-particles and β-particle, the isotope finally formed is

  • A
     84X228
  • B
     86X222
  • Correct answer
    C
     83X216
  • D
     83X215

Solution

Decrease in mass number due to emission of 3α-particles

and a β-particle=3×4=12

Decrease in charge number in the process

=3×2-1=5

∴ For the resulting element,

A=228-12=216

Z=88-5=83

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

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