Which isotope of carbon is used for determining the age of fossils?

Carbon-12

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Carbon-14

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The correct option is C
Carbon-14

Carbon-14 is the radioactive isotope of carbon which is used for carbon dating fossils. This allows estimation for carbon-based materials originated from living organisms.

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