The fission properties of $_{94}^{239} Pu$ are very similar to those of $_{92}^{235} U$. The average energy released per fission is $180 \; MeV$. How much energy, in $MeV$, is released if all the atoms in $1 \; kg$ of pure $_{94}^{239} Pu$ undergo fission?

  • A
    $1.931 \times 10^{28}$
  • B
    $6.022 \times 10^{23}$
  • C
    $6.248 \times 10^{22}$
  • D
    $4.536 \times 10^{26}$

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