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The radioactive isotope CO^(60) which is...

The radioactive isotope `CO^(60)` which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n.p) reaction for this reaction the target nucleus is

A

`._27^59Co`

B

`._28^60Ni`

C

`._27^60Co`

D

`._28^59Ni`

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D
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