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The number of neutrons accompanying the formation of `._(54)Xe^(139)` and `._(38)Sr^(94)` from the absorption of a slow neutron by `._(92)U^(235)`, followed by nuclear fission is

A

0

B

2

C

1

D

3

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The correct Answer is:
D
`._(92)U^(235)+ ._(0)n^(1)rarr ._(54)Xe^(139)+ ._(38)Sr^(94)+3 ._(0)n^(1)`
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