The following nuclear change is proposed: ^ 14 _ 7 N ; ;^ 13 _ 6 C +e^-

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Problem

The following nuclear change is proposed:

^{14}_{7}\text{N}\;\rightarrow\;^{13}_{6}\text{C}+e^-.

Is this reaction permissible? Give a brief reason for your answer based on conservation laws.