Which of the following is used in cancer treatment ?

_{53}^{131} I

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_{15}^{32} P

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_{27}^{60} C o

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_{1}^{2} H

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The correct option is B $_{27}^{60} C o$
The beta-decay energy is low and easily shielded and are highly penetrating. It is used for medical radiotherapy. It is used to treat cancers as the penetrating rays kill the mutagenic cells.

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