Consider the binding energy of 
and 
are 287.67 MeV and 262.48 MeV, respectively. Then,
A
is more stable than 
B
is more stable than 
C
stability of both the elements is equivalent
D
cannot be estimated from the given data
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Given, 
of chlorine 
and 
of phosphorus 
Binding energy per nucleon of 
Similarly,
Binding energy per nucleon of 
Since, BE of 
is more than BE of 
, hence 
is more stable.
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