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The binding energy per nucleon for deuteron `(""_(1)H^(2))` and helium `(""_(2)He^4)` are 1.1 MeV and 7.0 MeV respectively. The energy released when two deuterons fuse to form a helium nucleus is

A

36.2 MeV

B

23.6 MeV

C

47.2 MeV

D

11.8 MeV

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