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Structures of nuclei of three atoms A, B and C are given below :
A has 90 protons and 146 neutrons
B has 92 protons and 146 neutrons
C has 90 protons and 148 neutrons
Based on the above data, which of these atoms are isotopes and which are isobars ?

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A and C are isotopes; B and C are isobars
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A and B are isotopes; A and C are isobars
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B and C are isobars; A and B are isotopes
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A and C are isotopes; A and B are isobars
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Solution

The correct option is A A and C are isotopes; B and C are isobars
A and C are isotopes because they have the same atomic number.

B and C are isobars because they have the same mass number.

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