There are two radionuclei $A$ and $B.$ $A$ is an alpha emitter and $B$ is a beta emitter. Their distintegration constants are in the ratio of $1 : 2.$ What should be the ratio of number of atoms of two at time $t = 0$ so that probabilities of getting $\alpha$ and $\beta$ particles are same at time $t = 0.$

  • A

    $2 : 1$

  • B

    $1 : 2$

  • C

    $e$

  • D

    $e^{-1}$

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