An atomic nucleus $_{90}T{h^{232}}$ emits several $\alpha$ and $\beta$ radiations and finally reduces to $_{82}P{b^{208}}$. It must have emitted

  • A

    $4 \alpha \,and \,2 \beta$

  • B

    $8 \alpha   \,and \,24 \beta$

  • C

    $6 \alpha  \,and \,4 \beta$

  • D

    $4 \alpha   \,and \,16 \beta$

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