Identify the missing species in the following nuclear transmutation.

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Without knowing the initial element or the type of decay involved, it is impossible to determine the missing species with certainty. However, based on the fact that the first 8 digits in all of the options are identical, the only thing that changes is the 9th digit. Therefore, the missing species could be represented by a variety of options, but D is the only one given as a choice.

Identify the Missing Species in the Following Nuclear Transmutation