$A$ certain radioactive nuclide of mass number $m_x$ disintegrates,with the emission of an electron and $\gamma$ radiation only,to give a second nuclide of mass number $m_y$. Which one of the following equations correctly relates $m_x$ and $m_y$?

  • A
    $m_y = m_x + 1$
  • B
    $m_y = m_x - 2$
  • C
    $m_y = m_x - 1$
  • D
    $m_y = m_x$

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