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The binding energies of two particles X and Y are 2.26 MeV/nucleon and 7.56 MeV/nucleon, respectively. Which of the following is more stable?

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The particle Y with greater value of binding energy is more stable. Since the energy required to separate neutrons and protons of nucleus of Y is more, the particle is more stable.
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