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The number of α and β -particles emitted in the conversion of 90Th232 to 82Pb208 are :

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6,4
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4,6
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8,6
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6,8
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Solution

The correct option is A 6,4
23290Tn20882Pb+nα+mβ
The change in mass no. is completely decided by no. of αparticles.
No. of αparticles =2322084=6=n
Now for charge balance.
90=82+2nm
m=4

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