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The binding energy per nucleon of 21H and 42He are 1.1 MeV and 7.0 MeV respectively. Energy released in the process 21H+21H42He is

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23.6 MeV
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25.2 MeV
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16.6 MeV
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13.6 MeV
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Solution

The correct option is A 23.6 MeV
The total binding energy of 21H = 2×1.1 =2.2 MeV
There are two such atoms hence
total binding energy before reaction = 2×2.2=4.4 MeV
Total binding energy after reaction =4× binding energy per nucleon of 42He
=4×7=28 MeV
Hence, energy released = 284.4=23.6 MeV

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