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The naturally occuring radioactive isotope of carbon is:

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C - 12

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C - 13

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C - 14

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B $C - 14$
The longest-lived radioisotope is $^{14} C$ , with a half life of 5,700 years.

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