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Which of the following statements(s) is/are correct?
On an average `2 1/2` neutrons are liberated per fission of `_92^235` U but a chain reaction in a sample of `_92^235` U is still not possible.
Neutrons liberated are readily absorbed by other `_92^235` U atoms present in the sample.

A

Both I and II are correct

B

I is correct and II is incorrect

C

I is incorrect and II is correct

D

Both I and II are incorrect

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B
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