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202. Uranium-238 
    
A. is used as fuel in a nuclear reactor because of its ability to undergo fission.

Uranium-238 does not undergo fission; however, it does absorb neutrons and then undergoes two beta decays to form plutonium-239.

Uranium-238 is a fertile not a fissionable material.

The Correct Answer is C.

B. totally ignores the neutrons created by the fission of uranium-235
C. absorbs neutrons and then decays to form plutonium-239
D. absorbs neutrons and becomes a stable isotope