AIIMS2010Chemistry-Nuclear Isomers

AIIMS 2010 Chemistry Nuclear Isomers Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion: The nuclear isomers are the atoms with the same atomic number and same mass number, but with different radioactive properties. Reason: The nucleus in the excited state will evidently have a different half-life as compared to that in the ground state.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The nuclear isomerism in the nuclei of same mass number and same atomic number arises due to different radioactive properties.

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