The mass of an $\alpha$-particle is

  • [AIPMT 1992]
  • 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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