The mass of an $\alpha$-particle is

  • A
    Less than the sum of masses of two protons and two neutrons
  • B
    Equal to mass of four protons
  • C
    Equal to mass of four neutrons
  • D
    Equal to sum of masses of two protons and two neutrons

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