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In the case of thorium `(A=232 and Z=90)`, we obtain an isotope of lead `(A=208 and Z=82)` after some radioactive disintegrations. The number of `alpha`- and `beta`-particles emitted are, respectively,

A

`alpha=3,beta=3`

B

`alpha=6,beta=4`

C

`alpha=6,beta=0`

D

`alpha=4,beta=6`

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