For nuclei with mass number close to $119$ and $238$, the binding energies per nucleon are approximately $7.6 \text{ MeV}$ and $8.6 \text{ MeV}$ respectively. If a nucleus of mass number $238$ breaks into two nuclei of nearly equal masses, what will be the approximate amount of energy released in the process of fission (in $\text{ MeV}$)?

  • A
    $214$
  • B
    $119$
  • C
    $2047$
  • D
    $1142$

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