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When high energy alpha particles `(._(2)^(4)He)` pass through nitrogen gas, an isotope of oxygen is formed with the emission of particles named x, the nuclar reaction is
`._(7)^(14)N+._(2)^(4)Herarr._(8)^(17)O+x`
What is the name of x?

A

Electron

B

Proton

C

Neutron

D

Positron

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