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The binding energies of the nuclei of `._2^4 He, ._3^7 Li, ._6^12 C` and `._7^14 N` are 28, 52, 90, 98 MeV respectively. Which of these is most stable.

A

`""_(2)^(4)He`

B

`""_(3)^(7)Li`

C

`""_(6)^(12)C`

D

`""_(7)^(14)N`

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