The binding energy per nucleon of ₃⁷Li and ₂⁴He nuclei are 5.60 MeV and 7.06MeV, respectively. In the nuclear reaction ₃⁷Li+₁¹H→ ₂⁴He+ ₂⁴He+Q, the value of energy Q released is

Options

(a) 19.6 MeV
(b) (-24 MeV)
(c) 8.4 MeV
(d) 17.3 MeV

Correct Answer:

17.3 MeV

Explanation:

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