The noble gas which is used in radiotherapy of cancer is
Correct answer: A. Radon
- A. Radon
- B. Xenon
- C. Krypton
- D. Argon
Explanation
A is correct as radan has radioactive tendencies and is used as radiation therapy for cancer patients.The alpha particles emitted by the radon have the capacity to kill the cells (localized) of cancer, hence it is used in the treatment of various types of cancer (liver cancer, intestine cancer)B is incorrect as xenon is used in bactericidal lamps.C is incorrect as krypton is used for other purposes (filling fluorescent lights etc)D is incorrect as Argon is used in Geiger counter and light bulbs
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