The ${ }_{92}^{238} U$ atom disintegrates to ${ }_{84}^{214} Po$ with a half-life of $4.5 \times 10^9$ years by emitting $6$ $\alpha$-particles and $n$ electrons. Here,$n$ is:

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $7$

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