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Which outcome results from increased neutron-proton imbalance within large, unstable nuclei?

A)Decreased total nuclear binding energy
B)Elevated probability of nuclear fusion
C)Enhanced rate of beta decay
D)Increased stability against alpha emission

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Decreased total nuclear binding energy results from the disruption of the strong nuclear force relative to the repulsive electromagnetic force acting between protons; because the nucleus becomes susceptible to deformation, therefore fission occurs rather than alternative decay routes.

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