Q. Which of the following types of isotope of carbon found abundantly?

[A] Carbon 12

[B] Carbon 13

[C] Carbon 14

[D] Carbon 15

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Carbon dating is a widely used method to establish the age of dead organic materials.

  • Isotopes – Carbon occurs naturally in 3 isotopes: carbon 12, carbon 13 and carbon 14.
  • The most abundant isotope of carbon in the atmosphere is C-12.

Source: FORUMIAS

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