Which of the following cannot be an example of nuclear fusion?
A)A nuclear reaction in which two reactants have greater binding energy than their fused product.
B)A nuclear reaction in which a carbon nucleus is produced.
C)The primary energy-producing reaction in the Sun.
D)The primary energy-producing reaction in a hydrogen bomb.
E)A reaction in which the reactants are less stable than the products.

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Nuclear fusion involves the combination of lighter nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy. In order for fusion to occur, the reactants must have less binding energy than the product formed. Option A describes a nuclear reaction in which the reactants have greater binding energy than their fused product, which is not a characteristic of fusion.

Which of the Following Cannot Be an Example of Nuclear