In a radioactive decay chain reaction, ${ }_{90}^{230} Th$ nucleus decays into ${ }_{84}^{214} Po$ nucleus. The ratio of the number of $\alpha$ to number of $\beta^{-}$particles emitted in this process is. . . . . 

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  • A

    $4$

  • B

    $2$

  • C

    $3$

  • D

    $8$

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