Which one of the following represents a fusion reaction that would yield large amounts of energy? A) ²³⁸U₉₂ + ¹n₀ $\rightarrow$ ⁹⁰Kr₃₆ + ¹⁴⁶Cs₅₅ + ²H₁ + ¹n₀ B) ²³⁹Pu₉₂ + ¹n₀ $\rightarrow$⁹⁶Sr₃₈ + ¹⁴¹Ba₅₆ + 3¹n₀ C) ²³⁸U₉₂ $\rightarrow$²³⁴Th₉₀ + ⁴He₂ D) ³H₁ + ²H₁ $\rightarrow$⁴He₂ + ¹n₀ E) ¹⁰⁷Ag₄₇ + ¹n₀ $\rightarrow$¹⁰⁸Ag₄₇ $\rightarrow$ ¹⁰⁸Cd₄₈ + ⁰e_-1

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Option D describes the fusion of two hydrogen isotopes (deuterium and tritium) to form helium and a neutron, a process known to release a significant amount of energy, characteristic of fusion reactions used in experimental energy generation.

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