2. Which of the following atoms contains the fewest protons? a. \( { }^{232} \mathrm{Th} \) b. \( { }^{231} \mathrm{~Pa} \) c. \( { }^{245} \mathrm{Pu} \) d. \( { }^{238} \mathrm{U} \) e. \( { }^{232} \mathrm{~Pa} \)
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