$A$ nucleus $_n{X^m}$ emits one $\alpha$ and one $\beta$ particle. The resulting nucleus is:

  • A
    $_{n}X^{m-4}$
  • B
    $_{n-2}Y^{m-4}$
  • C
    $_{n-4}Z^{m-4}$
  • D
    $_{n-1}Z^{m-4}$

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