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Heavy stable nuclei have more neutrons than protons. This is because of the fact that

A

neutrons are heavier than protons

B

electrostatic force between protons are repulsive

C

neutrons decay into protons through beta decay

D

nuclear forces between neutrons are weaker than that between protons

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B
Stable heavy nuclei have more neutrons than protons. This is because electrostatic force between protons is repusive which may reduce stability.
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