Q.

Consider the following nuclear reaction and select the correct statements from the options that follow.

Reaction I:  np+e¯+v¯

Reaction II:  pn+e++v

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a

Inside a nucleus, reaction I is not possible but reaction II is possible  

b

Free neutron has higher mass than proton, therefore reaction II is not possible outside the nucleus

c

Inside a nucleus, both decays (reaction I and II) are possible

d

Free proton has less mass than neutron, therefore reaction I is possible outside the nucleus

answer is A, B, C.

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Detailed Solution

Free protons are stable, because they are the lightest and least energetic baryons.
Outside the nucleus, free neutrons are unstable with a half life of 881s.
Inside nucleus, both reactions are possible.

For a reaction to be feasible, mass of the products should be less than that of reactants. 

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