In nuclear magnetic resonance, only a nucleus with spin reacts to the magnetic field. Which of these statement describes a property of such a nucleus?
A)The nucleus has to have an odd number of protons.
B)The nucleus has to have an even number of protons.
C)The nucleus has to have an even number of both protons and neutrons.
D)The reaction depends on the atom.

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A nucleus with an odd number of protons or neutrons (or both) has a non-zero nuclear spin, which allows it to interact with a magnetic field in NMR.

In Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Only a Nucleus with Spin Reacts