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Which of the following has the highest neutron ratio?(a) 8O^16(b) 2He^4(c) 26Fe^56(d) 92U^235I got this question in semester exam.This interesting question is from Atomic Masses and Composition of Nucleus topic in division Nucleus of Physics – Class 12

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Right ANSWER is (d) 92U^235

Best EXPLANATION: The nucleus of Uranium 235(92U^235) has 234 – 92 = 142 neutrons.

Therefore, It has the highest PROTON to NEUTRON ratio, i.e.

= The NUMBER of protons: the number of neutrons

= 142:92



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