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There are two atoms A and B. The atomic number of A is 116 and the atomic number of B is 29. Which of them is more capable of undergoing nuclear fission reaction?

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Only B
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Only A
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Both A and B
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Neither A nor B
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Solution

The correct option is B Only A
The bigger nuclei are unstable as compared to smaller nuclei. These nuclei have a larger tendency to disintegrate into smaller stable nuclei. As A has bigger nucleus than B, it is more likely to undergo nuclear fission reaction.

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