Actinium $231$,${}^{231}Ac_{89}$,emits in succession two $\beta^-$ particles,four $\alpha$ particles,one $\beta^-$ particle,and one $\alpha$ particle,plus several $\gamma$ rays. What is the resultant isotope?

  • A
    $^{221}Au_{79}$
  • B
    $^{211}Au_{79}$
  • C
    $^{221}Pb_{82}$
  • D
    $^{211}Pb_{82}$

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