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The radioactive isotope 27^60Co which is...

The radioactive isotope `_27^60Co` which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n, p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is

A

`_28^59Ni`

B

`_59^27Ni`

C

`_60^28Ni`

D

`_60^27Ni`

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C
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