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(B) The correct option is $B$.Nuclear fission is triggered by the absorption of a neutron because the neutron is electrically neutral. Since it carrie

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(B) The correct option is $B$.Nuclear fission is triggered by the absorption of a neutron because the neutron is electrically neutral. Since it carries no charge,it experiences no electrostatic repulsion from the positively charged nucleus of $_{92}^{235}U$. This allows a slow-moving neutron to easily approach and enter the nucleus,providing the necessary excitation energy to initiate fission.In contrast,a proton carries a positive charge. When a slow-moving proton approaches a $_{92}^{235}U$ nucleus,it experiences a strong electrostatic repulsive force due to the Coulomb interaction. Because of this repulsion,a slow proton cannot get close enough to the nucleus to trigger fission. Therefore,the statement is wrong.

Column $I$	Column $II$
$A$. Nuclear fusion	$P$. Absorption of thermal neutrons by ${}_{92}^{235}U$
$B$. Fission in a nuclear reactor	$Q$. ${}_{27}^{60}Co$ nucleus
$C$. $\beta$-decay	$R$. Energy production in stars via hydrogen conversion to helium
$D$. $\gamma$-ray emission	$S$. Heavy water
	$T$. Neutrino emission

The fission of $_{92}^{235}U$ can be triggered by the absorption of a slow neutron by a nucleus. Similarly,a slow proton can also be used. This statement is

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