$M_n$ and $M_p$ represent the mass of a neutron and a proton, respectively. If an element having atomic mass $M$ has $N$ neutrons and $Z$ protons, then the correct relation is:

  • A
    $M < [N M_n + Z M_p]$
  • B
    $M > [N M_n + Z M_p]$
  • C
    $M = [N M_n + Z M_p]$
  • D
    $M = N[M_n + M_p]$

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