Identify the missing species in the following nuclear transmutation:

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In nuclear transmutations, the number of protons and neutrons must be conserved. The original species is not given in the question, but the transmutation adds one proton and one neutron to the species, as seen by the change in the third set of characters. Therefore, we can eliminate choices A and B which have changes in the second set of characters (not affecting protons or neutrons). Choice C adds the correct number of protons and neutrons, so it is the best choice. Choices D and E add too many protons and neutrons, respectively.

Identify the Missing Species in the Following Nuclear Transmutation