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Which of the following statement is correct regarding the nuclear fusion reaction inside the sun?

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Four nuclei of hydrogen combine to form two nuclei of helium
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Four nuclei of hydrogen combine to form four nuclei of helium
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Four nuclei of hydrogen combine to form one nucleus of helium
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Four nuclei of hydrogen combine to form three nuclei of helium
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Solution

The correct option is C Four nuclei of hydrogen combine to form one nucleus of helium
The nuclear fusion inside the sun is given by,

41H1 2He4+2+1e0+Q(26.7 MeV)

So, 4 hydrogen nuclei combine to form one nucleus of helium.

Hence, option (C) is correct.

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