The total binding energy of an `alpha` particle `(""_(2)^(4)He)` is 24.4 MeV whereas the total binding energy of a deutron `(""_(1)^(2)H)` is merely 2.2MeV. When two deutrons are made to combine

Options

A. An `alpha`-particle will be obtained
B. An amount of 22.2 MeV energy will be released
C. An amount of 20.0 MeV energy will be released
D. An amount of 2.22 MeV energy will be released

Answer

A, C

Explanation

`[2.4-(2.2)(2)]=20.0MeV`