MCQ
One a.m.u is defined as mass of:
- A$\frac{1}{16}$th mass of one oxygen atom
- B$\frac{1}{14}$th mass of one atom of nitrogen
- C$\frac{1}{12}$th mass of one carbon-12 atom
- DNone of above
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Answer
- $\frac{1}{12}$th mass of one carbon-12 atom
Explanation:
One a.m.u. is defined as mass of $\frac{1}{12}$th the mass of one carbon-12 atom.
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