$A$ nucleus with atomic mass number $A$ produces another nucleus by losing $2$ alpha particles. The volume of the new nucleus is $60$ times that of the alpha particle. The atomic mass number $A$ of the original nucleus is:

  • A
    $228$
  • B
    $238$
  • C
    $248$
  • D
    $244$

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