The nuclei having same number of protons but different number of neutrons are called _________.

Isobars

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Isotopes

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Solution

The correct option is A Isotopes
Isotopes are each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties.

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