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The binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is E1 and that for the daughter nuclei is E2.Then

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E2=2E1
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E1>E2
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E2>E1
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E1=2E2
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Solution

The correct option is C E2>E1
After decay, the daughter nuclei will be more stable hence binding energy per nucleon will be more than that of their parent nucleus.

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