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The thermonuclear reaction of hydrogen inside the stars is taking place by a cycle of operations.The particular element which acts as a catalyst is |
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Answer» Nitrogen `""_(6)^(12)C+""_(1)^(1)Hto""_(7)^(13)N+gamma+1.9MeV` ……….(i) `""_(7)^(13)Nto""_(6)^(13)C+e^(+)+v+1.20MeV` ……..(ii) `""_(6)^(13)C+""_(1)^(1)Hto""_(7)^(14)N+gamma+7.6 MeV`......(iii) `""_(7)^(14)N+""_(1)^(1)Hto""_(8)^(15)O+gamma+7.39 MeV`.......(IV) `""_(8)^(15)Oto""_(7)^(15)N+e^(+)+v+1.71MeV` ....(v) `""_(7)^(15)N+""_(1)^(1)Hto""_(6)^(12)C+""_(2)^(4)He+4.99MeV` .........(vi) In this set of reactions carbon is not DESTROYED but acts as a catalyst. |
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