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Which of the following radioisotope is used as anti-cancerous ?

A
Na-24
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C-14
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C
U-235
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D
Co-60
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Solution

The correct option is D Co-60
Co-60 is used as anti-cancerous among the given radioactive isotopes. It emits β particles and energetic gamma rays, for which reason it is used in radiation therapy.

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