The nuclides with odd number of both protons and neutrons are the least stable. Why?

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  • The nuclides with odd number of both protons and neutrons are the least stable because, odd number of protons and neutrons results in the presence of two unpaired nucleons.
  • These unpaired nucleons result in instability. Hence, such nuclides are the least stable. 

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