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`._(92)^(239)U` decays emitting a `beta-`particle producing neptunium nucleus. Which futher decays emitting a `beta-` particle and the daughter product is plutonium (Pu). The grand daughter product can be expressed as:

A

`._(90^(239)Pu`

B

`._(90)^(241)Pu`

C

`._(92)^(239)Pu`

D

`._(94)^(241)Pu`

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