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During a beta - decay...

During a `beta ` - decay

A

an atomic electron is ejected

B

an electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected

C

a neutron in the nuclear decays emitting an electron

D

a part of binding energy of the nucleus is converted into an electron.

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C
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