Atomic mass number of an 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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