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The binding energy per nucleon is maximum in the case of   [CBSE PMT 1993; JIPMER 2001, 02]

A)            \[_{4}^{2}He\]                    

B)            \[_{26}^{56}Fe\]

C)            \[_{56}^{141}Ba\]              

D)            \[_{92}^{235}U\]

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                   Binding energy per nucleon increases with atomic number and is maximum for iron. After that it decrease.