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Chlorine exists in two isotopic forms `Cl-37` and Cl-35 but its atomic mass is 35.5. this indicates the ratio of Cl-37 and Cl-35 is approximately

A

`1 : 2`

B

`1 : 1`

C

`1 : 3`

D

`3 : 1`

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The correct Answer is:
C
If `Cl-37 and Cl-35` exist in the ratio of `1 : 3`, the average value comes out to be 35.5
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