The nucleus having the highest binding energy per nucleon is

  • A
    ${ }_{8}^{16} O$
  • B
    ${ }_{26}^{56} Fe$
  • C
    ${ }_{82}^{208} Pb$
  • D
    ${ }_{2}^{4} He$

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