In the process of fission, the binding energy per nucleon:

increases

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decreases

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remains uncharged

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increases for mass number A < 56 nuclei but decreases for mass number A> 56

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Solution

The correct option is A increases
Binding energy per nucleon for more stable atom is greater than than the less stable atom. In the process of fission large nucleus having less stability is split in to two smaller nuclei having more stability.
Hence binding energy per nucleon increases in the fission process.

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