Isotope(s) of hydrogen which emits low energy particles with t value 12 years is/are 1/2 – ½ (A) Protium (B) Tritium (C) Deuterium (D) Deuterium and Tritium

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Isotope(s) of hydrogen which emits low energy particles with t value > 12 years is/are 1/2 – ½

(A) Protium
(B) Tritium
(C) Deuterium
(D) Deuterium and Tritium

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) TRITIUM. Of the three isotopes of hydrogen, only tritium is radioactive and emits low energy β particles (t = 12.33 years)

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