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An isotope of the original nucleus can be formed in a radioactive decay, with the emission of following particles.
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsJEE Main
Options:
  • A one $\alpha$ and one $\beta$
  • B one $\alpha$ and two $\beta$
  • C one $\alpha$ and four $\beta$
  • D four $\alpha$ and one $\beta$
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The correct answer is: one $\alpha$ and two $\beta$
${ }_{\mathrm{Z}} \mathrm{X}^{\mathrm{A}} \stackrel{\alpha}{\longrightarrow}{ }_{\mathrm{Z}-2} \mathrm{Y}^{\mathrm{A}-4} \stackrel{2 \beta^{-}}{\longrightarrow}{ }_{\mathrm{Z}} \mathrm{X}^{\mathrm{A}-4}$

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