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A plot of the number of neutrons `(n)` against the number of protons `(p)` of stable nuclei exhibits upward deviation from linearity for atomic number, `Zgt 20.` For an unstable nucleus having `n//p` ratio less than 1, the possible mode `(s)` of decay is `(are)`

A

`beta^(-)`- decay (`beta` em ission)

B

orbital or K-electron capture

C

neutron emission

D

`beta^(+)`-decay (positron em ission)

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N/P can be increased by `beta^(+)` decay and K electron capture. In both processes number of protons decreases and number of protons increases.
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