A certain radioactive nuclide of mass number $m_x$ disintegrates, with the emission of an electron and $\gamma$ radiation only, to give second nuclied of mass number $m_y.$ Which one of the following equation correctly relates $m_x$ and $m_y$ ?

  • A

    $m_y = m_x + 1$

  • B

    $m_y = m_x - 2$

  • C

    $m_y = m_x - 1$

  • D

    $m_y = m_x$

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