Which reaction will produce an isotope of the parent nuclide? A) Po $\to$ He + ? B) Br $\to$ n + ? C) Ac $\to$ e^- + ? D) N $\to$ e^- + ? E) As + e^- $\to$ ?

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Only option B involves the ejection of neutrons, which changes the mass number of the nuclide and produces an isotope of the parent nuclide. The other options involve either the ejection of alpha or beta particles, which do not result in isotopes of the parent nuclide. Option C involves the creation of a new element, which is not considered an isotope of the parent nuclide. Option E involves the capture of an electron, which also does not produce an isotope of the parent nuclide.

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