This binding energy per nucleon for the parent nucleus is `E_(1)` and that for the daughter nuclei is `E_(2)`. Then

Options

A. `E_1 = 2E_2`
B. `E_1 gt E_2`
C. `E_2 gt E_1`
D. `E_2 = 2E_1`

Answer

C

Explanation

In nuclear decay, the daughter nuclei will be more stable then the parent nuclei .
`therefore` The binding energy per nucleon of the daughter nuclei is more than that of the parent nucleus.
`therefore E_2 gt E_1`