Q: Through a length decay process, compound X becomes compound Y. Compound X has 92 protons and an atomic mass of 238. Compound Y has 73 protons and an atomic mass of 198. Which of the following represents a potential decay reaction that could yield compound Y?
A		10 alpha decays
B		5 alpha decays, followed by 1 beta decay, followed by 5 alpha decays
C		10 alpha decays followed by 2 gamma decays
D		5 alpha decays, followed by 1 electron capture, followed by 5 alpha decays

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