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Binding energy per nucleons vs mass curve for nucleus is shown in the figure `W,X,Y`and `Z` are four nuclei indicated on the curve . The process that would release energy is

A

`Y rarr 2Z`

B

`W rarr X+Z`

C

`X rarr Y+Z`

D

`W rarr 2Y`

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D
Energy of the products must be more than the reactants to release energy.
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