Physics-Nuclear Fission

NEET Physics Nuclear Fission Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): In a fission reaction, 235 92 U can produce various pairs of intermediate mass fragments. | Reason (R): The fission of 235 92 U only results in the production of radioactive nuclei which undergo beta decay.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true as 235 92 U can produce different pairs of fragments, but the reason is false because the fission products being radioactive and undergoing beta decay does not explain the variety of fragment pairs.

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