A radioactive decay chain starts from $_{93}N{p^{237}}$ and produces $_{90}T{h^{229}}$ by successive emissions. The emitted particles can be

  • A

    Two $\alpha$- particles and one $\beta$- particle

  • B

    Three ${\beta ^ + }$ particles

  • C

    One  $\alpha$ particle and two ${\beta ^ + }$ particles

  • D

    One  $\alpha$ particle and two ${\beta ^ - }$ particles

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