AIPMT PRELIMS2000Physics-Nuclear Physics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Physics Radioactive Decay MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

For the given reaction, the particle X is: ₆C¹¹ → ₅B¹¹ + β⁺ + X

A

Neutron

B

Anti neutrino

C

Neutrino

D

Proton

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In beta-plus decay, a positron and a neutrino (or anti-neutrino) are emitted. Therefore, X is an anti-neutrino.

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