The radioactive isotope of hydrogen is ___________.

protium

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tritium

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deuterium

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proton

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Solution

The correct option is B tritium
The most stable radioactive isotope is tritium, with a half-life of $12.32$ years.

Hence, option B is correct.

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Radioactive elements emit $α, β a n d γ$ rays and are chacterised by their half-lives. The radioactive isotope of hydrogen is

(a) protium (b) deuterium (c) tritium (d) hydronium

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