If in a nuclear fusion process the masses of the fusing nuclei be 
and 
and the mass of the resultant nucleus be 
, then
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In nuclear fusion the mass of end product or resultant is always less than the sum of initial product, the rest is liberated in the form of energy, like in Sun energy is liberated due to fusion of two hydrogen atoms
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