Q.

The mass of an α-particle is 

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a

Equal to mass of four protons 

b

Equal to sum of masses of two protons and two neutrons

c

Equal to mass of four neutrons 

d

Less than the sum of masses of two protons and two neutrons 

answer is A.

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This is due to mass defect because a part of mass is used in keeping the neutrons and protons bound as  α-particle.

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