Atoms And Nuclei Question 173
Question: The binding energy per nucleon is maximum in the case of [CBSE PMT 1993; JIPMER 2001, 02]
Options:
A) $ _{4}^{2}He $
B) $ _{26}^{56}Fe $
C) $ _{56}^{141}Ba $
D) $ _{92}^{235}U $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Binding energy per nucleon increases with atomic number and is maximum for iron. After that it decrease.
