Q. In the reaction $\ _{7}N^{14}\ + \ \alpha\ \rightarrow \ _{8}X^{17}\ + \ \ _{1}p^{1}$ identify X.
A) $O_{2}$
B) $N_{2}$
C) He
D) $Ar$
Explanation
(a) In the reaction
$_{7}$N$^{14}$ +$\ \alpha \rightarrow \ _{8}X^{17}\ + \ \ _{1}p^{1}$
8 is the atomic number of oxygen molecule.
So, here $X$ is oxygen $(O_{2})$ molecule.
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