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} $