The particles emitted in the decay of $ { }_{92}^{238} U $ to $ { }_{92}^{234} U $ are:

  • A
    $1 \alpha$ and $2 \beta$
  • B
    $1 \alpha$ only
  • C
    $1 \alpha$ and $1 \beta$
  • D
    $2 \alpha$ and $2 \beta$

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