In the options given below, let `E` denote the rest mass energy of a nucleus and `n` a neutron. The correct option is:

Options

A. `E(._(92)^(236)U) gt E(._(53)^(137)I)+E(._(39)^(97)Y)+2E(n)`
B. `E(._(92)^(236)U) lt E(._(53)^(137)I)+E(._(39)^(97)Y)+2E(n)`
C. `E(._(92)^(236)U) lt E(._(56)^(140)Ba)+(._(36)^(94)Kr)+2E(n)`
D. `E(._(92)^(236)U) = E(._(56)^(140)Ba)+(._(36)^(94)Kr)+2E(n)`

Answer

A

Explanation

Since energy is released in a fission process, the rest mass energy must decreases.