Q. Nucleus produced due to $\alpha$-decay of the nucleus $\ _{Z}X^{A}$ is
A) $\ _{Z + 2}Y^{A + 4}$
B) $\ _{Z}Y^{A}$
C) $\ _{Z - 2}Y^{A - 4}$
D) $\ _{Z - 4}Y^{A - 2}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $\ _{Z - 2}Y^{A - 4}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.