Question

The binding energy per nucleon is maximum in the case of :

• A. ${}_{92}^{235}\text{U}$
• B. ${}_{56}^{141}\text{Ba}$
• C. ${}_{26}^{56}\text{Fe}$
• D. ${}_4^2\text{He}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

We know that binding energy per nucleon increases with atomic number binding energy for iron is maximum, after that it decreases.