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The nucleus finally formed in fusion of protons in proton-proton cycle is that of :

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Heavy hydrogen

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Carbon

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Helium

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Lithium

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Solution

The correct option is B Helium
Overall reaction in proton-proton cycle
$4_{1}^{1} H \to_{2}^{4} H e + 2 (_{1}^{0} e) + Q$
(Proton) (Helium nucleus) (Positron) (energy)
So, finally Helium nucleus is formed.

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