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The radioactive isotope _27^60 Co which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n, p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is:

NEET UG 2004 — Chemistry Physical Chemistry

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The radioactive isotope 2760Co{ }_{27}^{60} \mathrm{Co}2760​Co which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n,p)(n, p)(n,p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is:

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Held on 30 Apr 2004 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    2859Ni{ }_{28}^{59} \mathrm{Ni}2859​Ni

  2. B

    2759Co{ }_{27}^{59} \mathrm{Co}2759​Co

  3. C

    2860Ni{ }_{28}^{60} \mathrm{Ni}2860​Ni

  4. D

    2760Co{ }_{27}^{60} \mathrm{Co}2760​Co

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