JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 26th February Evening Shift - No. 6)
Which of the following forms of hydrogen emits low energy $$\beta$$- particles?
Tritium $$_1^3$$H
Proton H+
Protium $$_1^1$$H
Deuterium $$_1^2$$H
Explanation
Tritium isotope of hydrogen is radioactive and emits low energy $$\beta ^-$$ particles. It is because of high n/p ratio of tritium which makes nucleus unstable.
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