Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question 300

Question: A radioactive nucleus $ _{92}X^{235} $ decays to $ _{91}Y^{231} $ . Which of the following particles are emitted [MP PMT 1995]

Options:

A) One alpha and one electron

B) Two deuterons and one positron

C) One alpha and one proton

D) One proton and four neutrons

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ _{92}X^{235}$

$\xrightarrow{\alpha_{90}}X^{231}$

$\xrightarrow{ _{-1}e^{0}} _{91}Y^{231} $