How many alpha and beta particles are emitted when Uranium ${}_{92}U^{238}$ decays to lead ${}_{82}Pb^{206}$?

  • A
    $8$ alpha particles and $6$ beta particles
  • B
    $6$ alpha particles and $4$ beta particles
  • C
    $4$ alpha particles and $5$ beta particles
  • D
    $3$ alpha particles and $5$ beta particles

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