The binding energy per nucleon in deuterium and helium nuclei are $1.1 \, MeV$ and $7.0 \, MeV,$ respectively. When two deuterium nuclei fuse to form a helium nucleus,the energy released in the fusion is ........... $MeV$.

  • A
    $19.2$
  • B
    $23.6$
  • C
    $26.9$
  • D
    $13.9$

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