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Standard IX
Chemistry
Application of Isotopes
Which of the ...
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Which of the following radioactive isotopes are used for treating thyroid cancer?


A
Tc-99
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I-131
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C
Am-241
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B I-131

A radioactive isotope is a same chemical element that dissipates excess energy by spontaneously emitting radiation in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. I-131 isotope is used to treat thyroid cancer.


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