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Question
Which of the following statements about isotopes is correct ?
A
Isotopes with odd atomic number are abundant
B
Isotopes with odd atomic number and even mass number are abundant
C
Isotopes with even atomic number and even mass number are abundant
✓ Official correct answer
D
Isotopes with even atomic number and odd mass no are abundant
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A
Isotopes with odd atomic number are abundant
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B
Isotopes with odd atomic number and even mass number are abundant
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C
Isotopes with even atomic number and even mass number are abundant
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D
Isotopes with even atomic number and odd mass no are abundant
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Explanation
Isotopes with both an even atomic number and an even mass number (even-even nuclides) tend to be the most abundant and stable, consistent with the Oddo-Harkins rule.
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