The radioactive isotope $^{60}_{27}Co$which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n, p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is :-

Question

( A ) $^{60}_{27}Co$
( B ) $^{59}_{27}Co$
( C ) $^{59}_{28}Ni$
( D ) $^{60}_{27}Ni$