What is the unknown isotope in the following fission reaction: n + 235U → 131I + ? + 3nA. 86Rb         B. 102Rb        C. 89Y        D. 102Y

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What is the unknown isotope in the following fission reaction: n + 235U → 131I + ? + 3n
A. 86Rb         B. 102Rb        C. 89Y        D. 102Y

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