If m, mn and mp are the masses of ZXA nucleus, neutron and proton respectively
A
m<(A−Z)mn+Zmp
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B
m=(A−Z)mn+Zmp
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C
m=(A−Z)mp+Zmn
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D
m>(A−Z)mn+Zmp
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Solution
The correct option is Am<(A−Z)mn+Zmp The mass of nucleus formed is always less than the sum of the masses of the constituent protons and neutrons i.e. m<(A−Z)mn+Zmp.