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`92^(U^(235))` nucleus absorbs a neutron and disintegrates into `54^(Xe^(139)), 38^(Sr^(94))` and x. What will be the product x?

A

3 neutrons

B

2 neutrons

C

`alpha` particle

D

`beta` particle

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