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Homework Statement
Dear members,
In proton proton cycle, Two protons fuse together to form a duetron with positron and nuetrino.
Then duetron combine with another proton to form 2He3, which then combines with another 2He3 to give 2He4
The final reaction is
41H1+2e---> 2He4
Homework Equations
3. The Attempt at a Solution
Only three protons fuse together in the process, then how in the final equation it has been stated 4 protons fuse. For 2He3 to combine with 2He3 , the reaction of proton fusing with another proton, giving duetron, which fusing with another proton, should happen twice. So it is 6 protons fusing. So why its been mentioned only 4 protons fuse to form helium. Please help revered members