Which of the following has an equal number of neutrons and protons?
A
Hydrogen
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B
Deuterium
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C
Fluorine
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D
Chlorine
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Solution
The correct option is B Deuterium Deuterium also known as heavy hydrogen is one of the two stable isotopes of hydrogen. The nucleus of deuterium called deutron contains one proton and neutron.