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The reaction;
4Be9+2He46C12+0n1.
shows the bombardment of Berilium nucleus with a:

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α - particle
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β - particle
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He nucleus
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both A and C
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Solution

The correct option is B both A and C
α- particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium nucleus. Beryllium 4Be9 releases a neutron under bombardment by alpha rays. Overall 2 protons and 1 neutron added to the daughter nuclei, the atomic number increases by 2 and atomic mass by 3 therefore the product nuclei form is 6C12.
4Be9+2He46C12+0n1


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