Which of the following lists arranges its constituent nuclei in order from most tightly bound to least tightly bound?

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Iron nuclei are the most tightly bound, which is why elements heavier than iron require energy to be formed (typically in supernovae), while elements lighter than iron can release energy through fusion. Oxygen, helium, and deuterium follow in decreasing order of binding energy per nucleon.

Which of the Following Lists Arranges Its Constituent Nuclei in Order