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The decay of a proton to neutron is :...

The decay of a proton to neutron is :

A

always possible as it is associated only with `beta^(+)` decay

B

not possible but neutron to proton conversion is possible

C

possible only inside the necleus

D

not possible as proton mass is less than neutron mass

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