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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 2. Atomic Structure

Given, that the abundances of isotopes, \({ }_{54} \mathrm{Fe},{ }_{56} \mathrm{~F}\) and \({ }_{57} \mathrm{Fe}\) are \(5 \%\), \(90 \%\) and \(5 \%\), respectively, the atomic mass of \(\mathrm{Fe}\) is

  1. A \(55.85\)
  2. B \(55.95\)
  3. C \(55.75\)
  4. D \(56.05\)
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(B) \(55.95\)

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Average atomic weight
\(\frac{54 \times 5+56 \times 90+57 \times 5}{100}=55.95\)
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