NEET2021ChemistryHydrogenActual
Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, emits which of the following particles?
Options
- ABeta β -
- BAlpha α
- CGamma ( γ )
- DNeutron n
Correct answer
A. Beta β -
Step-by-step solution
Tritium decays to 2 3 He + by β - decay. H 1 3 → He + 2 3 + e 0 - 1 + ν ( Antineutrino )