Which one is the radioactive isotope of hydrogen ?

Correct answer: B. Tritium

  • A. Deuterium
  • B. Tritium
  • C. Ortho-hydrogen
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Tritium is hydrogen-3 and contains one proton and two neutrons, making it radioactive. Deuterium is hydrogen-2 and is stable, while ortho-hydrogen describes a spin form of ordinary hydrogen rather than an isotope.

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