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Published on: August 14, 2026
The nuclear binding energy for 
(39.962384 amu ) is: (given mass of proton and neutron are 1.007825 amu and 1.008665 amu respectively)
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Total no of protons = 18
Total no of neutrons = 22
Mass defect 
Binding energy = mass defect 
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