$_{12}^{6} C,_{14}^{6} C,_{16}^{6} C$ differ in number of __________.

Protons

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Electrons

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Neutrons

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Solution

The correct option is C
Neutrons

The given atoms are the isotopes of carbon. Thus they differ in the number of neutrons.

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