The mass of a proton is 1.0089\(\mu\) and that of a neutron is 1.0089\(\mu\). Determine the energy evolved in stabilizing the nucleus of nitrogen of mass number 14 with 7 protons and 7 neutrons. [speed of light = 3.0 x 10⁸ms^-1; 1\(\mu\) = 1.67 x 10^-27kg]

A. 1.710 x 10^-8J
B. 3.131 x 10^-8J
C. 1.476 x 10^-8J
D. 2.332 x 10^-9J  

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Correct Answer: D