Which element has the maximum binding energy per nucleon? Write down its value.

  • A
    Iron $(^{56}Fe)$,$8.8 \ MeV$
  • B
    Nickel $(^{62}Ni)$,$8.8 \ MeV$
  • C
    Helium $(^{4}He)$,$7.0 \ MeV$
  • D
    Uranium $(^{238}U)$,$7.6 \ MeV$

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