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A radioactive element `X` has an atomic number of 100. It decays directly into an element `Y` which decays directly into an element `Z`. In both the processes either one `alpha` or one `beta-` particle is emitted. Which of the following statement could be true?A. `Y` has an atomic number of `102`B. `Z` has an atmic number of `101`C. `Z` has an atomic number of `97`D. `Z` has an atomic number of `99` |
Answer» Correct Answer - D `X` and `Y` can decay one `alpha` each or one `beta` each or X-decays, `1alpha`, Y-decays `1 beta` or X-decays `1 beta` or Y-decays `1alpha`. In either case (a), (b) and (c) cannot be true. Ans. (D) |
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