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Which one of the following has the maximum number of isotopes ?

Correct answer: C. tin

  • A. oxygen
  • B. carbon
  • C. tin
  • D. chlorine

Explanation

Tin has the greatest number of naturally occurring stable isotopes among the listed elements, with ten commonly recognized stable isotopes. Oxygen, carbon and chlorine have only a few naturally occurring isotopes. Students may choose oxygen because it is abundant in nature, but abundance is different from the number of isotopes.

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