What type of reactions occurring inside the sun produced solar energy?

nuclear fusion reactions

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nuclear fission reactions

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nucleophilic substitution reactions

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electrophilic addition reactions

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The correct option is A nuclear fusion reactions
Energy obtained by the Sun in form of heat and light is due to the nuclear reaction: fusion reaction taking place in the Sun. Hydrogen atoms collide to combine with each other to form a heavier molecule Helium, this results in release of a large amount of energy.

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