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An element` X` decays , first by positron emission and then two `alpha`-particles are emitted in successive radiactive decay. If the product nucleus has a mass number `229` and atomic number `89`, the mass number and atomic number of element ` X` are.A. `237,93`B. `237,94`C. `221,84`D. `237,92` |
Answer» Correct Answer - b `._X^AXoverset("Proton")(rarr)._(Z-1)^AYoverset(2alpha)rarr._(A-5)^(A-8)Y` Given: `A-8 =224` and ` Z-5 =89` `rArr A=237,Z=94`. |
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