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A & B are isotopes. B & C are isobars. All three are radioactive. Then the correct statement is

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A, B & C must belong to the same element.

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A, B & C may belong to the same element.

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C

It is possible that B will change to C through a radioactive decay process.

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It is possible that A will change to B through a radioactive decay process.

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Solution

The correct option is C
It is possible that B will change to C through a radioactive decay process.

It is possible that B will change to C through a radioactive decay process.

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