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For the radioactive nuclei that undergo either `alpha` or `beta` decay, which one of the following cannot occur?

(A) Isobar of original nucleus if produced
(B) Isotope of the original nucleus is produced
(C) Nuclei with higher atomic number than that of the original nucleus is produced.
(D) Nuclei with lower atomic number than that of the original nucleus is produced.

A

Isobar of original nucleus if produced

B

isotope of the original nucleus is produced

C

Nuclei with higher atomic number than that of the original nucleus is produced .

D

Nuclei with lower atomic number than that of the original nucleus is produced

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