Decay of a proton to neutron is :

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13.Nuclei

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The decay of a proton to neutron is :

A

not possible as proton mass is less than the neutron mass

B

possible only inside the nucleus

C

not possible but neutron to proton conversion is possible

D

always possible as it is associated only with $\beta^{+}$ decay

(JEE MAIN-2021)

Solution

It is possible only inside the nucleus and not otherwise.

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