Electron has nearly the equal mass as that of a/an:

proton

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neutron

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positron

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Solution

The correct option is C positron
Positron is the antiparticle counterpart of an electron. Therefore, it has the same mass but opposite charge to that of an electron.

Hence, option $C$ is correct.

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