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Consider the nuclear reaction: \[ {}^{2}_{1}H + {}^{2}_{1}H \rightarrow {}^{4}_{2}He \] Binding energy per nucleon of \( {}^{2}_{1}H \) and \( {}^{4}_{2}He \) are \(1.1\,\text{MeV}\) and \(7\,\text{MeV}\) respectively. Find the energy released in the nuclear reaction.

Updated On: Apr 7, 2026
  • \(23.6\,\text{MeV}\)
  • \(24.2\,\text{MeV}\)
  • \(5.9\,\text{MeV}\)
  • \(3\,\text{MeV}\)
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The Correct Option is B

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