The decay n → p⁺ + e^-+ γ does not occur because it would violate conservation of A) baryon number. B) lepton number. C) charge. D) energy.

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The decay n → p⁺ + e^-+ γ violates conservation of lepton number, as the number of leptons changes from 1 (neutron) to 0 (proton, photon, and neutrino). Baryon number and charge are conserved in this decay, and there is no violation of energy conservation.

The Decay N → P+ + E- + γ Does

The Decay N → P⁺ + E^-+ γ Does