NEET2005ChemistryStructure of AtomActual
₉₂²³⁸ U emits 8 -particles and 6 -particles. The neutron/proton ratio in the product nucleus is
Options
- A60 / 41
- B61 / 40
- C62 / 41
- D61 / 42 .
Correct answer
C. 62 / 41
Step-by-step solution
₉₂ U ²³⁸ -8 -6 ₈₂ X²⁰⁶ Number of protons =82 Number of neutrons =124 Neutron/proton ratio in the product nucleus = 124 82 = 62 41