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One a.m.u is defined as mass of :

A

$\frac{1}{1 6}^{t h}$ mass of one oxygen atom

B

$\frac{1}{1 4}^{t h}$ mass of one atom of nitrogen

C

$\frac{1}{1 2}^{t h}$ mass of one carbon-12 atom

D

None of above

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Correct option is C)

One a.m.u. is defined as mass of $\frac{1}{1 2}^{t h}$ the mass of one carbon-12 atom.

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