The total number of $\alpha$ and $\beta$ particles emitted in the nuclear reaction ${ }_{92}^{238} U \rightarrow{ }_{82}^{214} Pb$ is

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $12$

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