MHT CET202613 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Which of the following pairs represents isobars?
Options
- A³ He ₂ and ⁴ He ₂
- B²⁴ Mg ₁₂ and ²⁵ Mg ₁₂
- C⁴⁰ K ₁₉ and ⁴⁰ Ca ₂₀
- D⁴⁰ K ₁₉ and ³⁹ K ₁₉
Correct answer
C. ⁴⁰ K ₁₉ and ⁴⁰ Ca ₂₀
Step-by-step solution
Isobars are atoms of different elements having the same mass number but different atomic numbers. In the pair ⁴⁰ K ₁₉ and ⁴⁰ Ca ₂₀ , both have the same mass number 40 but different atomic numbers 19 and 20 respectively. Thus, they represent a pair of isobars. Answer: ⁴⁰ K ₁₉ and ⁴⁰ Ca ₂₀