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

Answer

A

Explanation

Iodine and Yttrium are medium sized nuclei and therefore , have more binding energy per nucleon as compared to Uranium which has a big nuclei and less B.E./nucleon.