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Published on: August 14, 2026
In a radioactive decay chain, If 
nucleus decays to 
nucleus. Let 
and 
be the number of 
and 
particles, respectively, emitted in this decay process. Which of the following statements is (are) true?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
CHECK THE SOLUTION.
(a, c)
No. or 
No. of 
= 2(from conservation of charge)
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