If the total binding energies of ${ }_1^2 H ,{ }_2^4 He ,{ }_{26}^{56} Fe$ and ${ }_{92}^{235} U$ nuclei are $2.22, 28.3, 492$ and $1786 \text{ MeV}$ respectively,identify the most stable nucleus of the following.

  • A
    ${ }_{26}^{56} Fe$
  • B
    ${ }_1^2 H$
  • C
    ${ }_{92}^{235} U$
  • D
    ${ }_2^4 He$

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