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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