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Which of the following is the most abundant isotope of chlorine?

A

C h l o r i n e - 35

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C h l o r i n e - 35.45

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C

C h l o r i n e - 36

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C h l o r i n e - 37

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Solution

The correct option is C $C h l o r i n e - 35$
The most abundant isotope of Chlorine is $C l - 35$ or $C h l o r i n e - 35$ . Almost $75$ % of chlorine is $C l - 35$ . Hence answer is option A.

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