In the nuclear reaction $_{92}U^{238} \to _{Z}Th^{A} + _{2}He^{4}$,the values of $A$ and $Z$ are:

  • A
    $A = 234, Z = 94$
  • B
    $A = 234, Z = 90$
  • C
    $A = 238, Z = 94$
  • D
    $A = 238, Z = 90$

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