Which one of the following processes CANNOT occur? A) π⁺ → μ⁺ + v_μ B) π⁰ → 2γ C) π⁺ + p → K⁺ + Σ⁺ D) π^- + p → n + γ E) Σ^- → π^- + p

Name: Which one of the following processes CANNOT occur? A) π + → μ + + v μ B) π 0 → 2γ C) π + + p → K + + Σ + D) π - + p → n + γ E) Σ - → π - + p
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The decay Σ^- → π^- + p violates baryon number conservation, as the initial baryon number is 1 and the final baryon number is 2.

Which One of the Following Processes CANNOT Occur