In boron neutron capture therapy, the initial boron isotope used and the particle generated after neutron… · ABC26IN0740

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Nuclear Chemistry · Topic: Isotope Applications · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

In boron neutron capture therapy, the initial boron isotope used and the particle generated after neutron capture respectively are:

(a)${ }^{11} \mathrm{B}$ and $\alpha$ particle

(b)${ }^{10} \mathrm{B}$ and $\alpha$ particle

(c)${ }^{11} \mathrm{B}$ and $\beta$ particle

(d)${ }^{10} \mathrm{B}$ and $\beta$ particle

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

¹⁰B captures a thermal neutron and splits: ¹⁰B + n → ⁷Li + α; the short-range α particle kills the tumour cell.

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