Which one of the following is a possible nuclear reaction?

  • A
    ${}_5^{10}B + {}_2^4He \longrightarrow {}_7^{13}N + {}_1^1H$
  • B
    ${}_{11}^{23}Na + {}_1^1H \longrightarrow {}_{10}^{20}Ne + {}_2^4He$
  • C
    ${}_{93}^{239}Np \longrightarrow {}_{94}^{239}Pu + {\beta ^ - } + \bar \nu$
  • D
    ${}_7^{11}N + {}_1^1H \longrightarrow {}_6^{12}C + {\beta ^ - } + \nu$

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