Physics · Nuclear Physics
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Which of the following isotope of hydrogen is unstable?
- A
H1
- B
D2
- C
T3
- D
All of these
Tritium is unstable and undergoes beta decay, transforming into helium-3 with a half-life of about 12.3 years, making this the correct answer.
Protium is the most common and stable isotope of hydrogen, making this option incorrect.
Deuterium is stable and does not undergo radioactive decay, so this option is incorrect.
Tritium is unstable and undergoes beta decay, transforming into helium-3 with a half-life of about 12.3 years, making this the correct answer.
Only Tritium is unstable.
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