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Chlorine has two naturally occuring isotopes, `""^(35)Cl " and " ""^(37)Cl`. If the atomi mass of Cl is 35.45, the ratio of natural abundance of `""^(35)Cl " and " ""^(37)Cl` is closest to

A

`3.5 :1`

B

`3:1`

C

`2.5:1`

D

`4:1`

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B
Properties of ionic solid
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