The binding energies per nucleon for a deuteron and an α-particle are x1 and x2 respectively.What will be the energy Q released in the reaction 1H2+1H2+→2He4+Q
A
4(x1+x2)
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B
4(x2−x1)
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C
2(x1+x2)
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D
2(x2−x1)
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Solution
The correct option is B4(x2−x1) The binding energy on reactant side(i.e., deutrons) is 4×x1=4x1
The binding energy on product side(i.e., α-particle) is 4×x2=4x2