Question

Assertion : If we compare the stability of two nuclei, then that nucleus is more stable whose total binding energy is more.
Reason: More the mass defect during formation of a nucleus more will be the binding energy.
A. (a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. (b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C. (c) If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
D. (d) If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Total binding energy per nucleon is more important for stability.