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In this question we have been given that If is struck by a slow neutron, it can form    and another nucleus.

And we have been asked to find the missing or second nucleus.

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.
The reaction is;
 
 
 
The reactants have a total of 3 protons and 4 neutrons and 3 electrons.
so the products should have the same.
After accounting for the helium  , there are 3 neutrons and 1 proton and 1 electron  in the other product, so it must be tritium .
 
 
 
 

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