$A$ radium $_{88}Ra^{224}$ isotope,on emission of an $\alpha$-particle,gives rise to a new element whose mass number and atomic number will be:

  • A
    $220$ and $86$
  • B
    $225$ and $87$
  • C
    $228$ and $88$
  • D
    $224$ and $86$

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