The binding energy per nucleon of deuteron ({ }_1^2 H) and helium nucleus ({ }_2^4 H e) is 1.1 {\MeV} and 7 {\MeV} respectively. If two deuteron nuclei react to form a single helium nucleus, then the energy released is

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The binding energy per nucleon of deuteron  ({ }_1^2 H)  and helium nucleus  ({ }_2^4 H e)  is 1.1  {\MeV} and 7  {\MeV} respectively. If two deuteron nuclei react to form a single helium nucleus, then the energy released is

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Correct Answer is :  23.6‌MeV

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