Question

The isotope of carbon used in radiocarbon dating

• A. $C^{10}$
• B. $C^{12}$
• C. $C^{13}$
• D. $C^{14}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $C^{14}$

Isotope of carbon that is radioactive and has a considerably large half life is required for carbon dating ${}^{14}C$ decays into Nitrogen by $\beta$ decay.