Question: Based on magic numbers, which nuclide is the least stable? (a) 59 Ni; (b) 51 V; (c) 122 Sb; (d) 16 O; (e) 12 C.

Based on magic numbers, which nuclide is the least stable? 

(a) 59Ni;

(b) 51V;

(c) 122Sb;

(d) 16O;

(e) 12C.

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