The First Step of the Proton-Proton Cycle Is:
A)"¹H $\rightarrow$ ²H"
B)"¹H + ¹H

question 21

Multiple Choice

The first step of the proton-proton cycle is:

• A)"¹H + ¹H \(\rightarrow\) ²H"
• B)"¹H + ¹H \(\rightarrow\) ²H + e⁺ + v "
• C)"¹H + ¹H \(\rightarrow\) ²H + e^- + v "
• D)"¹H + ¹H \(\rightarrow\) ²H + 1v "
• E)"¹H + ¹H v ³H + e^- + v "

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