The binding energy per nucleon for a deuteron and an alpha particle, are x1 and x2 respectively. What will be the energy released in the following reaction? 1H2+1H2→2He4
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) In the given reaction,
1H2+1H2→2He4
Binding energy of reactants is, Eb1=2x1+2x1=4x1
And, binding energy of the product is, Eb2=4x2
The energy released in the reaction is, Eb2−Eb1=4x2−4x1=4(x2−x1)