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  4. The radioactive isotope 2760Co which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n, p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is

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Q. The radioactive isotope $ {}_{27}^{60}Co $ which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n, p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is

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Solution:

$ {}_{28}N{{i}^{60}}+{}_{0}{{n}^{1}}\xrightarrow{{}}{}_{27}C{{o}^{60}}+\,{}_{1}{{H}^{1}} $ (n, p means that neutron attacks and proton liberates).