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WBJEE · Chemistry · Structure of Atom

If it is assumed that \({ }_{92}^{235} U\) decays only by emitting \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) particles, the possible product of the decay is :

  1. A \({ }_{89}^{225} A c\)
  2. B \({ }_{89}^{227} A c\)
  3. C \({ }_{89}^{230} A c\)
  4. D \({ }_{89}^{231} A c\)
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(B) \({ }_{89}^{227} A c\)

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New mass no. \(=235-2 \times 4=227\) New at. no. \(=92-2 \times 2+1=92-4+1=89\)