neutron converts into a proton emitting antineutrino.
B
proton converts into a neutron emitting neutrino.
C
neutron converts into a proton emitting neutrino.
D
proton converts into a neutron emitting antineutrino.
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Correct option is A. neutron converts into a proton emitting antineutrino. The reaction of beta decay is shown as :
$$n \rightarrow p + e^- + \bar{\nu}_e$$ (antineutrino)
So, in a $$\beta-$$ decay, a neutron converts into a proton emitting antineutrino.
option (A) is correct.
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