In the given nuclear reaction,how many $\alpha$ and $\beta$ particles are emitted in the decay $_{92}X^{235} \to _{82}Y^{207}$?

  • A
    $3 \alpha$ particles and $2 \beta$ particles
  • B
    $4 \alpha$ particles and $3 \beta$ particles
  • C
    $6 \alpha$ particles and $4 \beta$ particles
  • D
    $7 \alpha$ particles and $4 \beta$ particles

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