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The number of `alpha` and `beta`- emitted during the radioactive decay chain starting from `._(226)^(88) Ra` and ending at `._(206)^(82) Pb` is

A

`3 alpha & 6 beta-`

B

`4 alpha & 5 beta-`

C

`5 alpha & 4 beta-`

D

`6 alpha & 6 beta-`

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The correct Answer is:
C
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