In the radioactive decay of Z X A , which of the following could be considered as incorrect statement?

Question

In the radioactive decay of Z X A , which of the following could be considered as incorrect statement?, α - decay involves the decrease of both A and Z by 2, β - decay involves the increase of Z by one, A remaining constant, K - electron capture results in the decrease of Z by one with no change in A and emission of γ - rays, γ - ray emission is followed by the emission of α or β - particles

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α - decay involves the decrease of mass number i.e. Z by 4 u n i t and atomic number i.e. A by 2 unit.

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