After one $\alpha$ and two $\beta$ emissions,what happens to the nucleus?

  • A
    Mass number reduces by $3$
  • B
    Mass number reduces by $4$
  • C
    Mass number reduces by $6$
  • D
    Atomic number remains unchanged

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