A deuteron strikes 8O16 nucleus with subseq-uent emission

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A deuteron strikes ₈O¹⁶ nucleus with subseq-uent emission of an alpha particle. Identify the nucleus so produced

1. ₃Li⁷
2. ₅B¹⁰
3. ₇N¹³
4. ₇N¹⁴

Correct Option: D

₈O¹⁶ + ₁H² → ₂He⁴ + ₇N¹⁴