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A radioactive element `X` has an atomic number of 100. It decays directly into an element `Y` which decays directly into an element `Z`. In both the processes either one `alpha` or one `beta-` particle is emitted. Which of the following statement could be true?

A

Y has an atomic number of 102

B

Y has an atomic number of 101

C

Z has an atomic number of 100

D

Z has an atomic number of 99

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