The atomic mass number of the element thorium is $232$ and its atomic number is $90$. The end product of this radioactive element is an isotope of lead (atomic mass $208$ and atomic number $82$). The number of alpha and beta particles emitted is:

  • A
    $\alpha = 3, \beta = 3$
  • B
    $\alpha = 6, \beta = 4$
  • C
    $\alpha = 6, \beta = 0$
  • D
    $\alpha = 4, \beta = 6$

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