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U^238 emits...

`U^238` emits

A

Gamma–rays

B

Beta–rays

C

Alpha–rays

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
`""_(92)U^(238)` decay by emiting `alpha` - rays
`""_(98)U^(238) to_(90) Th^(234) + ""_(2) He^(4)(alpha - "rays")`
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