Select any notation of the following elements where there is an odd number of neutrons

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The number of neutrons is the mass number (top number) minus the atomic number (bottom number). We need to find isotopes with an odd number of neutrons. For 3/1 H, neutrons = 3-1=2 (even). For 9/4 Be, neutrons = 9-4=5 (odd). For 6/3 Li, neutrons = 6-3=3 (odd). For 1/1 H, neutrons = 1-1=0 (even). For 11/5 B, neutrons = 11-5=6 (even). For 12/6 C, neutrons = 12-6=6 (even). Therefore, the elements with an odd number of neutrons are 9/4 Be and 6/3 Li.

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Answer

3/1 H, 9/4 Be, 11/5 B, 12/6 C