Q.

The binding energy for the following nuclear reactions are expressed in MeV.

He23+n01He24+20 MeV

He24+n01He25-0.9 MeV

If X3,X4,X5 denote the stability of He23,He24 and He25 respectively, then the correct order is:             [2026]

1 X4>X5>X3  
2 X4<X5<X3  
3 X4>X5<X3  
4 X4=X5=X3  

Ans.

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