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Assuming that carbon occurs only in two isotopic forms C12 and C14; if isotopic distribution of  C12 and  C14 are 98.0% and 2.0% respectively, then the number of C14 atoms in 12.04 g of carbon is

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a

1.032 × 1022

b

6.02 × 1023

c

1.20 × 1022

d

5.88 × 1023

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Atomic weight of carbon calculated on the basis of isotopic abundance = (12×0.98)+(14×0.02)=12.04 g mole-1(As per this question)

Number of mole of Carbon = Mass of carbon 12.04 gAtomic weight of carbon 12.04 g mole-1=1 mole

No of atoms in 1 mole = 6.023×1023

C14 atoms constitute 2% of total atoms. So, number of C14 atoms = 6.023×1023×0.02=1.20×1022

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Assuming that carbon occurs only in two isotopic forms C12 and C14; if isotopic distribution of  C12 and  C14 are 98.0% and 2.0% respectively, then the number of C14 atoms in 12.04 g of carbon is