A certain radioactive material $_ZX^A$ starts emitting $\alpha $ and $\beta $ particles successively such that the end product is $_{Z-3}Y^{A-8}$. The number of $\beta $ and $\alpha $ particles emitted are

  • A

    $4$ and $3$ respectively

  • B

    $2$ and $1$ respectively

  • C

    $3$ and $4$ respectively

  • D

    $1$ and $2$ respectively

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