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Which of the following isotopes is most dangerous to human beings?

Option: 1

Phosphorus-32


Option: 2

Strontium-90


Option: 3

Caesium-137


Option: 4

Iodine-131


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As we have already discussed in Radioactive waste -

Certain elements continuously disintegrate by emitting ionizing radiations.

- wherein

These elements are called radioactive isotopes. Ecologically important radioactive elements are Strontium-90, Argon-41, Iodin-131, Cobalt-60, Cesium – 137, Plutonium – 238, etc. Among these Sr-90' is the most dangerous radioactive pollutant because it is  produced by nuclear fission.

Hence, the correct optin is (b). 

 

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