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Which of the following is accompanied by the characteristic X-ray emission?

a
α-particle emission
b
Electron emission
c
Positron emission
d
K-electron capture

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Nucleus of heavy atom captures electron of k-orbit. This is a radioactive process, so vacancy of this electron is filled by an outer electron and X-rays are produces.

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