Question

Which of thr following nuclear reaction occurs in nature for the formation of tritium ?

• A. ${}_{3}L{i}^6+{}_0{n}^1\to {}_{2}H{e}^4+{}_1{H}^3$
• B. ${}_5{B}^{10}+{}_0{n}^1\to 2_{2}H{e}^4+{}_1{H}^3$
• C. ${}_5{B}^{11}+{}_{2}H{e}^4\to {}_6{C}^{12}+{}_1{H}^3$
• D. ${}_{4}B{e}^9+{}_1{D}^2\to 2_{2}H{e}^4+{}_1{H}^3$

Answer 1

The correct option is C ${}_5{B}^{11}+{}_{2}H{e}^4\to {}_6{C}^{12}+{}_1{H}^3$

The following nuclear reaction occurs in nature for the formation of tritium.
${}_7{N}^{14}{+}_0{n}^1{\to }_6{C}^{12}{+}_1{H}^3$
In the atmosphere, N-14 absorbs a neutron and forms C-12 and tritium.