The fusion of iron nuclei does not occur in stable stars.Why not?
A) Iron isn't a stable element.
B) The fusion process skips over iron and goes on to more massive elements.
C) Iron fusion uses up energy instead of producing energy
D) Iron is destroyed in stars as soon as it is produced
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