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MHT CET · Physics · Nuclear Physics

A radioactive element \({ }_{92}^{242} \mathrm{X}\) emits two \(\alpha\) particles, one electron and two positrons. The product nucleus is represented by \({ }_{\mathrm{P}}^{234} \mathrm{Y}\). The value of P is

  1. A 87
  2. B 85
  3. C 92
  4. D 96
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(A) 87

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\( P = 92 - (2 \times 2) + 1 - (2 \times 1) \) \( P = 92 - 4 + 1 - 2 \)
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