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In radioactive decay of a radioactive atom, its stability increases.
It is a spontaneous process.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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(a) In the spontaneous process potential energy decreases therefore stability increases.
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