The isotopes of which of the following elements is used in the treatment of cancer?

Iodine

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Carbon

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Cobalt

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Uranium

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Solution

The correct option is C
Cobalt
Some isotopes have special properties which are found useful in various fields. Cobalt-60 (an isotope of cobalt) is used to deliver high energy gamma radiation to destroy tumours and therefore, commonly used in the treatment of cancer.

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

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