In a radioactive decay,an element $^A_Z X$ emits four $\alpha$-particles,three $\beta$-particles and eight $\gamma$-photons. The atomic number and mass number of the resulting final nucleus are

  • A
    $Z-5, A-16$
  • B
    $Z-11, A-16$
  • C
    $Z-5, A-13$
  • D
    $Z-2, A-16$

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