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The nuclear reaction  2H+2H4He  (mass of deuteron = 2.0141 a.m.u. and mass of He = 4.0024 a.m.u.) is

a
Fusion reaction releasing 24 MeV energy
b
Fusion reaction absorbing 24 MeV energy
c
Fission reaction releasing 0.0258 MeV energy
d
Fission reaction absorbing 0.0258 MeV energy

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Total mass of reactants =(2.0141)×2=4.0282amu Total mass of products =4.0024amu  Mass defect =4.0282amu−4.0024amu=0.0258amu ∴ Energy released E=931×0.0258=24MeV

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