$A$ certain radioactive material $_ZX^A$ starts emitting $\alpha$ and $\beta$ particles successively such that the end product is $_{Z-3}Y^{A-8}$. The number of $\beta$ and $\alpha$ particles emitted are

  • A
    $4$ and $3$ respectively
  • B
    $2$ and $1$ respectively
  • C
    $3$ and $4$ respectively
  • D
    $1$ and $2$ respectively

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