In neutron discovery experiment Beryllium target is bombarded by :

Protons

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Alpha particles

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Neutrons

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Deutrons

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Solution

The correct option is A Alpha particles
Bombardment of Beryllium by alpha particles reaction is :
$_{4}^{9} B e +_{2}^{4} H e \to [_{6}^{13} C] \to_{6}^{12} C +_{0}^{1} n$

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Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment led to the discovery of :

(b) Electrons

(d) Neutrons

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