Which of the following nuclear reaction occurs in nature of the formation of tritium? — Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

In the upper atmosphere, cosmic ray neutrons bombard nitrogen-14 to produce carbon-12 and tritium (${}_1\text{H}^3$). The corresponding equation is ${}_7\text{N}^{14} + {}_0\text{n}^1 \to {}_6\text{C}^{12} + {}_1\text{H}^3$. Therefore, correct answer is C.