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While `”^(238)Th` decays to`”^(224)_(88)Ra` by a-emission, there are only `alpha`-groups of different energies (5.421 MeV, 5.338 MeV, 5.208 MeV and 5.137 MeV). During the emission of which `alpha`-particles`lambda` and rays will not be produced 

A

`alpha`-particle of kinetic energy 5.137 MeV

B

`alpha`-particle of kinetic energy 5.421 MeV

C

`alpha`- particle of kinetic energy 5.371 MeV

D

`alpha`-particle of kinetic energy 5.172 MeV

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