Manipal MET2012ChemistryStructure of Atom
Which of the following has magic number of neutrons?
Options
- A₁₃ Al ²⁷
- B₂₆ Fe ⁵⁶
- C₈₃ Bi ²⁰⁹
- D₉₂ U²³⁸
Correct answer
C. ₈₃ Bi ²⁰⁹
Step-by-step solution
Magic numbers are 2,8,20,28,50 or 82 protons or 2,8,20,28,50,82 or 126 neutrons in the nucleus. These numbers impart stability to the nucleus. (a) ₁₃ Al ²⁷ , no. of neutrons =27-13=14 (b) ₂₆ Fe ⁵⁶ , no. of neutrons =56-26=30 (c) ₈₃ Bi ²⁰⁹ , no. of neutrons =209-83=126 (d) 92 U ²³⁸ , no. of neutrons =238-92=146