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Th234 disintegrates and emits 6β- and 7α-particles to form a stable element. Find the atomic number and mass number of the stable product. Also identify the element.
(IIT-JEE, 2004)


A
82Pb206.
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80Pb204.
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82Pb204.
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D
80Hg202.
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Solution

The correct option is A 82Pb206.

Nuclear reaction is:

90Th2347 2He4+61e0+zXA

Equating atomic number on both sides

90 = 14 + 6 x (-1) + Z

∴ Z = 82

Equating mass number on both sides

238 = 7 x 4 + 6 x 0 + A

∴ A = 206

Thus, element with atomic number 82 and mass number 206 is 82Pb206.

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