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.(92)^(238)U has 92 protons and 238 nuc...

`._(92)^(238)U` has 92 protons and 238 nucleons . it decays by emitting an alpha particle and becomes

A

`""_(92)^(234)U`

B

`""_(90)^(234)Th`

C

`""_(92)^(235)U`

D

`""_(93)^(237)Np`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Emission of alpha particle, dercreases the mass number by 4 and charge number by 2.
`:.` Decrease in mass number `=238-4=234`
Decreases in charge number `=92-2=90`
`""_(90)^(234)Th` is emittted.
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