The overall process of carbon nitrogen fusion cycle results in the fusion of 4 protons to yield helium nucleus and :

positron

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two electrons

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two positrons

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an electron

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Solution

The correct option is C two positrons
Overall reaction of carbon nitrogen cycle
$4_{1}^{1} H \to_{2}^{4} H e + 2 (_{1}^{0} e) + Q$
(Proton) (Helium) (Positron) (energy)
So, 2 positrons are released.

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