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Which of the following sets represents a pair of isotopes?

A) 14C and 14N
B) Br and Br2
C) 9B and 11B
D) 16O and 16O-2

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The correct option is C.
Isotopes refers to different forms of the same element with the same atomic number but different mass number as a result of difference in their neutron numbers. Isotopes have different relative atomic mass but share the same chemical properties.
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