Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2016 2016Moderate

Choose atom that is not having a spin quantum number 1/2:

Correct answer: D. O16

  • A. C13
  • B. N15
  • C. F19
  • D. O16

Explanation

The correct answer is O16. O16 has an even number of nucleons (8 protons and 8 neutrons), leading to a nuclear spin quantum number of 0. In contrast, C13, N15, and F19 each possess an odd number of nucleons, giving each a nuclear spin quantum number of 1/2.

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