Question

Assertion :It is not possible to use ${}^{35}\text{Cl}$ as the fuel for fusion energy. Reason: The binding energy ${}^{35}\text{Cl}$ is too small.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Assertion incorrect and Reason is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

$Cl-35$ cannot be used for Fusion energy because only lighter atoms like isotopes of hydrogen can be used for fusion.
Chlorine binding energy is large, because adding electron makes it inert. Hence, it wont loose electron that easily.