An electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected
C
A neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
D
A part of the binding energy of the nucleus is converted into an electron
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)
Negative β decay is expressed by the equation n→p+e−+v. So, a neutron decays into a proton and a negative beta particle (i.e electron) along with a anti-neutrino are emitted.