The nucleus ${ }_{88}^{226} Ra$ is converted into ${ }_{82}^{206} Pb$ by the emission of alpha $(\alpha)$ and beta $(\beta)$ particles. The number of alpha and beta particles emitted are respectively:

  • A
    $5$,$4$
  • B
    $4$,$5$
  • C
    $6$,$4$
  • D
    $4$,$6$

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