The nuclear fusion reaction is given as $_1H^2 + _1H^2 \to _2He^3 + n + 3.2 \, MeV$. How much energy is released when $2 \, kg$ of deuterium undergoes fusion?

  • A
    $10^{30} \, eV$
  • B
    $5 \times 10^{23} \, MeV$
  • C
    $10^{22} \, MeV$
  • D
    $10^{33} \, eV$

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