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A slow neutron strikes a nucleus of `._(92)^(235)U` splitting it into lighter nuclei of `._(56)^(141)Ba` and `._(36)^(92)Kr` along with three neutrons. The energy released in this reaction is ( The masses of uranium, barium and krypton of this reaction are `235.043933,140.917700` and `91.895400 u` respectively. The mass of a neutron is `1.008665 u`

A

`740.69MeV`

B

`156.0 MeV`

C

`186.9MeV`

D

`198.8 MeV`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`Be = Delta mc ^(2) = Delta m xx 931. 5 MeV`
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