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Question
The nuclides with odd number of both protons and neutrons are the least stable. Why?
Solution
- The nuclides with an odd number of both protons and neutrons are the least stable because an odd number of protons and neutrons results in the presence of two unpaired nucleons.
- These unpaired nucleons result in instability. Hence, such nuclides are the least stable.
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