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Find $x$ in the following nuclear reaction.

$_{12} {M g}^{24} +_{2} {H e}^{4} \to_{14} {S i}^{x} +_{0} n^{1}$

A

17

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B

27

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C

37

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D

24

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Solution

The correct option is B 27
From conservation of mass
$24 + 4 = x + 1 x = 28 - 1 = 27$

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