A nuclear fusion reaction is given by   If atomic mass of He is 4.0026 amu and that of O is 15.9994 amu then the Q-value of the reaction will be approximately

Option 1 - <p>5.4 MeV</p>
Option 2 - <p>10.2 MeV</p>
Option 3 - <p>18.6 MeV</p>
Option 4 - <p>20.4 MeV</p>
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:

Q = [4 *4.0026 – 15.9994] *931.5 MeV

Q = 10.2 MeV

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