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Which of the actinoids is used in the treatment of cancer?(a) Plutonium(b) Uranium(c) Curium(d) ThoriumThe question was asked in an interview.This question is from D and F-Block Elements topic in section D and F-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT answer is (d) THORIUM

To explain: Thorium (ATOMIC no.90, symbol-Th) is used in atomic reactors and in the treatment of cancer. Its salts are used in making incandescent gas MANTLES. Thorium is formed by the radioactive of uranium and is used to treat tumours.



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