The binding energy per nucleon of ${ }_{8}^{16}O$ is $7.97 \text{ MeV}$ and that of ${ }_{8}^{17}O$ is $7.75 \text{ MeV}$. The energy required to remove one neutron from ${ }_{8}^{17}O$ is $\qquad \text{ MeV}$.

  • A
    $3.52$
  • B
    $3.62$
  • C
    $4.23$
  • D
    $7.86$

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