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The radioactive isotope `""_(27)^(60)Co` which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n,p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is

A

`._(28)^(59)Ni`

B

`._(27)^(59)Co`

C

`._(28)^(60)Ni`

D

`._(27)^(60)Co`

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The correct Answer is:
c
`._(28)^(60)Ni + ._(0)^(1)n to ._(27)^(60)Co + ._(1)^(1)H`
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