NEET2020Chemistry-Atomic Structure

NEET 2020 Chemistry Isotopes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in ¹⁷⁵₇₁Lu, respectively, are:

A

71, 71 and 104

B

175, 104 and 71

C

71, 104 and 71

D

104, 71 and 71

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Lutetium (Lu) has an atomic number of 71, so it has 71 protons and electrons. The number of neutrons is 175 - 71 = 104.

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