A sample contains all three naturally occurring isotopes of hydrogen: Protium (), Deuterium (), and Tritium (). What is the maximum number of distinct diatomic molecular combinations possible in this

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A sample contains all three naturally occurring isotopes of hydrogen: Protium ($H$), Deuterium ($D$), and Tritium ($T$). What is the maximum number of distinct diatomic molecular combinations possible in this mixture?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. The possible distinct diatomic molecules formed from H, D, and T are , , , , , and . Thus, there are exactly 6 possible distinct diatomic combinations.

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